Assertion: benzodiazepine | /r/HasProperty | effective
Facets:
value: very
type: DEGREE
value: in the short term
type: TEMPORAL
value: usually
type: DEGREE
value: for anxiety
type: PURPOSE
value: in treating anxiety
type: OTHER
value: in controlling status epilepticus
type: OTHER
value: for sleep
type: PURPOSE
value: for insomnia
type: PURPOSE
value: as a class
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: Benzodiazepines are effective for treating a range of psychological and neurological disorders, due to its effects on the neurons that trigger stress and anxiety reactions.
text: In the short term, benzodiazepines can be effective drugs for acute anxiety or insomnia.
text: Some authors, however, consider benzodiazepines to be effective long-term; however, it is more likely that the drugs are acting to prevent rebound anxiety withdrawal effects which can be mistaken as continued drug efficacy.
text: Therefore, benzodiazepines are unlikely to be effective long-term treatments for sleep and anxiety.
text: Benzodiazepines are powerful anticonvulsants and highly effective at preventing prolonged epileptic seizures.
text: Because benzodiazepines, as a class, are usually equally effective in treating anxiety (in combination with cognitive-behavioral theraphy), psychiatrists usually select which of these drugs to prescribe based on its side effect profile.
text: Benzodiazepines are safe and effective, with a minimal side-effect profile.
text: Benzodiazepines are very effective in the short term but they may stop working if you take them continuously for more than a few months.
text: Benzodiazepines such as clonazepam can be very effective in controlling status epilepticus, but, when used for longer periods of time, some potentially serious side-effects may develop, such as interference with cognitive functions and behavior.
text: Because benzodiazepines can be fast-acting and are quite effective in the short term, the patient will often experience immediate relief of their symptoms, leading them to believe the drug is an effective long-term solution to their problem.
text: Benzodiazepines are generally effective when used therapeutically in the short term, but even then the risk of dependency can be significantly high.
text: While benzodiazepines are highly effective in the short term, adverse effects associated with long-term use, including impaired cognitive abilities, memory problems, mood swings, and overdoses when combined with other drugs, may make the risk-benefit ratio unfavourable.
text: It is important to remember that benzodiazepines are generally safe and effective when used as directed.
text: Benzodiazepines are highly effective in the short-term management of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD); they can be useful for short-term treatment of insomnia; prolonged convulsive epileptic seizures can usually be dealt with effectively by administering fast-acting benzodiazepines, which are strong anticonvulsants.
text: While many doctors feel benzodiazepines are safe and effective, especially for short-term relief of anxiety and insomnia, others feel that they mask underlying problems and invite dependence.
text: Benzodiazepines, more commonly known as benzos, may be effective in the short-term treatment of anxiety, seizures, insomnia, and others, but it has a high rate of addiction and benzodiazepine addiction is among one of the most dangerous.
text: They can be used to treat those who are prescribed it, and they are very effective.
text: When used as directed, benzodiazepines are generally safe and effective.