Q.What are Tranquilizers? Give two examples.

Tranquilizers reduce anxiety/stress; examples are Equanil and Valium.

Tranquilizers are chemical compounds used to reduce anxiety, stress, irritability and mental tension. They act on the central nervous system, often by influencing neurotransmitters (for example by affecting noradrenaline levels or enhancing the action of GABA), and form an essential part of sleeping pills. They are used to treat conditions ranging from mild anxiety to severe mental illness.

Two common examples: …