Benzodiazepines

02/01/2001 - "Absence of seizures and the presence of superimposed fast EEG activity in response to benzodiazepine infusions correlated with good outcome. "
11/01/1985 - "Each of a series of benzodiazepines was found to be effective in preventing convulsions evoked by intermittent photic stimulation of epileptic chickens. "
10/01/1991 - "Spinal cord seizures may present in those with traumatic SCI. Benzodiazepines may be useful in the treatment of spinal cord seizures."
10/01/2014 - "Several clinical trials have shown improved seizure control and outcome by early initiation of treatment with benzodiazepines, before arrival in the emergency department and before intravenous access can be established. "
01/05/2016 - "This study should be helpful for our understanding of convulsive seizures, and provide a holistic view of the treatment effects of benzodiazepine on convulsive seizures. "

01/01/2013 - "The identification of genetic predictors for anxiety disorders, and especially for benzodiazepine use disorder, could aid the selection of the best treatment option and improve clinical outcomes. "
01/01/2007 - "These data are in line with the knowledge of a lack of efficacy of benzodiazepines in depressive and most anxiety disorders, despite long term treatment. "
06/01/2004 - "Although the SSRIs are considered to be a first-line treatment for the most of anxiety disorders benzodiazepines are still widely used in clinical practice despite the risk of dependence and strong recommendation for their use as a second-line. "
01/01/2004 - "Although SSRIs are considered to be a first-line treatment for the most of anxiety disorders benzodiazepines are still widely used in clinical practice despite the risk of dependence and strong recommendation for their use as a second-line. "
09/15/1999 - "However, because of the phenomena of tolerance and dependence but also according to the efficacy of the anti-depressants in most anxiety disorders, benzodiazepines are described in France as over-prescribed molecules. "

01/01/1986 - "Which are improved by benzodiazepines which; themselves, have very little effect on panic attacks."
10/01/1993 - "In this controlled, randomized trial the authors investigated the efficacy of a cognitive-behavioral program for patients with panic disorder who were attempting to discontinue treatment with high-potency benzodiazepines. "
01/01/2009 - "The review established the paucity of high quality evidence investigating the efficacy of psychotherapy combined with benzodiazepines for panic disorder. "
01/01/2002 - "There is consistent support for the efficacy of cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) to aid the successful discontinuation of benzodiazepine (BZ) medication in patients with panic disorder, and help these individuals maintain treatment gains while off medication. "
05/01/1990 - "The high-potency benzodiazepines have been effective in short-term treatment of panic disorder, but systematic investigation of their long-term efficacy and safety is necessary. "

12/01/2012 - "Benzodiazepines (BZDs) are effective in the short term against anxiety and insomnia. "
12/01/2008 - "Until few years ago benzodiazepines were the only drugs effective in the treatment of insomnia. "
09/01/2007 - "Benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepines are effective treatments in the management of chronic insomnia, although they pose a risk of harm. "
06/01/1992 - "Therefore, careful evaluation of the dose of a benzodiazepine hypnotic is the key to effective treatment of insomnia without inducement of adverse effects. "
08/01/1988 - "Benzodiazepines effective for treatment of anxiety and insomnia."

12/01/2015 - "However, ECT was a very effective treatment for catatonia in this patient group that was resistant to benzodiazepines."
01/01/2015 - "In each case, proper identification and treatment of catatonia with benzodiazepines led to significant clinical improvement. "
03/01/2007 - "Despite the lack of large-scale, controlled studies, benzodiazepines appear to be an effective first-line treatment for catatonia. "
09/01/2013 - "Effective treatment of catatonia by combination of benzodiazepine and electroconvulsive therapy."
01/01/2001 - "Electroconvulsive therapy and lately benzodiazepines are not only effective treatment options in this form of catatonia, but also helped generate neurobiological hypotheses concerning its pathophysiology. "