False - they do.
Yes
Less likely to produce negative effects when interacting with other medications. Does not effect the body's metabolism when taken with dextromethorphan and benzodiazepine tranquilizers.
Tranquilizers are medications used to reduce anxiety and calm a person down, while sleeping tablets are used specifically to induce sleep. Tranquilizers can be used for various conditions, including anxiety and panic disorders, while sleeping tablets are mainly used for treating insomnia. Tranquilizers can have a broader effect on mood and emotions, whereas sleeping tablets are primarily focused on promoting sleep.
The plural of tranquilizer is tranquilizers. As in "the tranquilizers were not effective enough".
Collectively, they're Sedatives. However, there's some categorization within the sedative category: Barbiturates, Minor Tranquilizers, and Major Tranquilizers.Barbiturates (examples)amobarbital (Amytal)pentobarbital (Nembutal)secobarbital (Seconal)Phenobarbitol (Luminal)Tranquilizers (examples)Minor Tranquilizers: Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, etc)Major Tranquilizers (usually refers to antipsychotics): Haloperidol (amongst others)
Tranquilizers affect the entire body because it affects the nervous system. The nervous system and the brain control the entire body. If you "dampen" the sensations of the nervous system you will slow things down. So the intenstines do slow down somewhat. People who tend to get constipation notice more problems with their intestines when they are on tranquilizers for a while. The drug does not do serious damage to the intestines as a norm.
Tranquilizers work by enhancing the effects of a neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. GABA inhibits brain activity, thus reducing anxiety and promoting calmness. Tranquilizers such as benzodiazepines and barbiturates bind to GABA receptors, making them more sensitive to GABA, resulting in a calming effect.
No To expand somewhat on this topic: biochemically speaking, tranquilizers do not exert a stimulant effect on the central nervous system (CNS) but the family of drugs known as "minor tranquilizers" which comprises benzodiazepines (Valium, Xanax, Klonopin, etc.) and similar drugs such as Ambien and Equanil have the side effect of lowering the psychological inhibition threshold, a property they share with alcohol. This can lead to increased sociability, which is also a side effect of CNS stimulants. But unlike stimulants, CNS depressors such as minor tranquilizers and alcohol do not increase alertness levels and physical performance, quite the opposite. Major tranquilizers are a different class of drugs and do not mimic stimulant effect in any form or shape.
Some people have reverse reactions to tranquilizers. It is also possible that their effect may loosen some inhibitions. Rage reactions, if they recur, should always be dealt with by a professional. They are dangerous to the individuals and those around them
Tranquilizers can be legally used if prescribed by a doctor.
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