Does Benzodiazepines help with anxiety?
Yes, for most people. 84% of 45 people who reported on Benzodiazepines for anxiety say it improved. 9% noticed no change and 7% say it got worse. That is about the typical result for anxiety (85% across 95 options).
Anxiety: what users report
84%better45 reports · medium confidence
38 better4 no change3 worse
Ranked #51 of 95 for anxiety.
What people say about Benzodiazepines and anxiety
“when i take benzos, suddenly all my brain issues/brain fog/memory problems/focus problems seem resolved. i can calmly focus on things, i recall things more easily, everything seems just right.”
“Nothing really ever helped besides the benzodiazepines, but I’m well aware of how they will turn on you within months.”
“Helps with anxiety but makes me depressive as hell, I will probably end up crying if I take one.”
“Benzos are great for the 'I literally have zero anxiety about anything' feeling, but they make me sleepy.”
Side effects people mention
dependence 12withdrawal 11drowsiness 10tolerance 6addiction 4
What else is Benzodiazepines used for?
Information only — not medical advice. How we count