your doctor may prescribe a class of drugs called central nervous system (CNS) depressants. These medications are designed to slow your brain down, relax your muscles, and provide a sense of calm.

FDA Logo "the dangers associated with failing to treat an opioid use disorder can outweigh the risks of co-prescribing MAT and benzodiazepines," said FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb. Buprenorphine ...

CNS depressants slow down the operations of the brain and the body. Examples of CNS depressants include alcohol, barbiturates, anti-anxiety tranquilizers (e.g., Valium, Librium, Xanax, Prozac ...

Researcher Brad Bushman; Effect of central nervous system (CNS) depressants such as alcohol and barbiturates; Effects of CNS stimulants, opiates and marijuana. SHARE "O God, that men should put an ...

Among these cases, 92% were in patients that either had a respiratory risk factor or were using a concomitant CNS depressant; of the 12 deaths reported, all were in patients that had at least 1 ...

Risks from Concomitant Use with Benzodiazepines or Other CNS Depressants Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol ...