Etizolam is a medication that belongs to the class of drugs known as thienodiazepines. It is primarily used to treat anxiety disorders and insomnia in some countries, although its availability and legal status vary widely around the world. Etizolam is considered a short-acting benzodiazepine-like compound, and it has similar effects to traditional benzodiazepines like diazepam (Valium) or alprazolam (Xanax).
