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Sedatives & Hypnotics

- Summary
- About sedatives and hypnotics
- Types and differences
- Potential side effects
- Drug or other interactions
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Kenneth Cheng, D.D.S.

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Types and differences of sedatives and hypnotics

Many different types of sedatives and hypnotics are used during dental procedures. The most popular choices among dentists include the following:

Type	Generic Name(s)	Brand Name(s)
Benzodiazepine	alprazolam chlordiazepoxide diazepam flurazepam lorazepam midazolam oxazepam temazepam triazolam	Xanax Librium Valium Dalmane Ativan Versed Serax Restoril Halcion
Barbiturate	thiopental methohexital pentobarbital secobarbital amobarbital butabarbital phenobarbital primidone	Pentothal Brevital Nembutal Seconal Amytal Butisol Luminal Mysoline
Hypnotics	chloral hydrate zolpidem zaleplon	Noctec Ambien Sonata

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Review Date: 12-21-2006

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