Anxiety disorder
Benzodiazepines (also known as tranquilizers) are the most widely prescribed type of medication for anxiety. Drugs such as Xanax (alprazolam), Klonopin (clonazepam), Valium (diazepam), and Ativan (lorazepam) work quickly, typically bringing relief within 30 minutes to an hour.
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines, sometimes called “benzos”, are a class of psychoactive drugs whose core chemical structure is the fusion of a benzene ring and a diazepine ring
klonopin for anxiety
Klonopin reduce abnormal electrical activity in the brain, which is why they are often used to treat anxiety. 2 Klonopin’s effects on social anxiety symptoms are usually experienced quickly, but the other potential benefits of the medication can take longer to appear