You will probably be advised to avoid or limit your alcohol intake, and avoid driving or operating machinery. All medicine should be treated with respect. Never take a dosage more than your doctor prescribes. Don't take someone else's medication, or let anyone take yours. Always throw away any medicine past its expiration date.
Tranquilizers can reduce fears and sleeplessness during stressful times.
But they do not treat the cause of someone's problems. Unless you work on the problems causing your stress, you will probably find that when you stop taking tranquilizers, any unpleasant feelings or symptoms return. Try one of these next time you feel stressed. Listen to calming music. Take a warm bath.