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Medication	Onset/Duration
AlprazolamAlprazolam	Intermediate/intermediate
ChlordiazepoxideChlordiazepoxide	Intermediate/long
ClonazepamClonazepam	Intermediate/long
ClorazepateClorazepate	Rapid/long
DiazepamDiazepam	Rapid/long
LorazepamLorazepam	Intermediate/short
OxazepamOxazepam	Slow/short
* Generally, these medications are not recommended for older patients because of potential side effects and, in some cases, a long half-life.