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Clinical Pharmacology

Drug Therapy of Anxiety

, MD (EDITOR) & , MD, PhD
Pages 159-164 | Published online: 06 Jul 2016
 

Abstract

Sedatives have been used as antianxiety agents since the mid-1800s, when the action of the bromide ion on the central nervous system was recognized. Long-acting sedatives, such as phenobarbital and the benzodiazepines, currently are preferred because of their less intense, more constant effect and reduced risk of abuse as compared with the short-acting drugs.

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