Which of the following drugs is a benzodiazepine and is commonly used to treat anxiety and panic disorders?
Prozac
Xanax
Adderall
Zoloft
B) Xanax
Correct answer: B) Xanax is a benzodiazepine and is commonly used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
A) Prozac is not a benzodiazepine. It is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa, and panic disorder.
B) Xanax (alprazolam) is a benzodiazepine that is commonly used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It works by enhancing the activity of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that helps to reduce anxiety.
C) Adderall is not a benzodiazepine. It is a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine that is used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
D) Zoloft is not a benzodiazepine. It is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that is used to treat depression, OCD, PTSD, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder.