Generic NameBrand Name ExamplesHalf-life (T1/2*) Alprazolam Xanax 6-12 hours Amiodarone Pacerone 15-142 days Amphetamine Adderall, Dexedrine 10-12 hours Atenolol Tenormin 6-7 hours Clonazepam Klonopin 18-50 hours Cocaine - 50 minutes Diazepam Valium 20-100 hours Donepezil Aricept 70 hours ...
byLifespan In a recent study, nearly half of all veterans who died from drug overdoses while prescribed opioids for pain were also receiving benzodiazepines, or benzos, which are common medications for the treatment of anxiety, insomnia and alcohol withdrawal. Veterans prescribed higher doses of b...