Here you will first find a list of all the major medications and the problems they address. Then you will see each of the major problems (panic attacks, generalized anxiety, and so forth), with descriptions of the commonly recommended medications for that difficulty. ALL BENZODIAZEPINES ARE NON-SELECTIVE. Professor C Heather Ashton, DM, FRCP April 2001. It is often suggested that the chemical makeup of diazepam [Valium] does not address many of the receptor sites the newer medications (eg alprazolam [Xanax], clonazepam [Klonopin]) have an effect on. Ativan (lorazepam) is a medication used to treat a person with anxiety or anxiety related to depression. Lorazepam is a type of medication called a benzodiazepine. It slows the activity in a person's brain, so he is able to better relax. Codeine. Codeine has been recognized as the best available cough suppressant partnered with a moderate pain reliever. This, however, has opened the medication up to a wide range of abuse. Doctors give trusted answers on uses, effects, side-effects, and cautions: Dr. Pappas on valium vs lorazepam: Klonopin (clonazepam) is longer acting but takes just slightly longer to start working. Ativan works quicker but clears from your system quicker then Klonopin (clonazepam) although it can stay in your system for a while. I found this:Although most benzodiazepines are used interchangeably, some are most commonly used for certain conditions. Alprazolam (Xanax), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), and midazolam are used for anxiety disorders; To understand how medications can cause hiccups, it helps to know the mechanism of hiccups themselves. Hiccups are a series of interactions between several nerves in the central nervous system, the diaphragm and abdominal muscles, and the glottis--the opening between the vocal cords. Personally I have been taking klonopin for over 30 years and it is still doing its job well. It certainly is very effective on my severe anxiety disorder as well as controlling petit mal seizures and muscle twitching. So, which is stronger? Vicodin or codeine? Vicodin is considered somewhat stronger in many cases, but oddly enough, codeine is classified as having a higher potential for abuse under the Controlled Substances Act when it’s on its own. close What To Expect. Seeking addiction treatment can feel overwhelming. We know the struggle, which is why we're uniquely qualified to help. Your call is confidential, and there's no pressure to commit to treatment until you're ready.