Convulsions from GHB can be treated with the benzodiazepines diazepam or lorazepam. Benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam, clonazepam, lorazepam and diazepam, can cause both depression and mania. Benzodiazepines, including lorazepam, clonazepam and diazepam, are types of anti-anxiety medications. Agitation can be safely addressed with benzodiazepines such as lorazepam or diazepam. Intravenous diazepam or lorazepam are first-line treatments for convulsive status epilepticus. Benzodiazepines are the medication of choice with diazepam, lorazepam, chlordiazepoxide, and oxazepam all commonly used. Intravenous diazepam or lorazepam are first-line treatments for status epilepticus. Medical interventions may include such medications as baclofen, diazepam, dantrolene, or clonazepam. Increasing doses of diazepam (Valium) are given intravenously to no effect. Typically the person is kept sedated with benzodiazepines, such as diazepam, lorazepam, chlordiazepoxide, or oxazepam. It is mainly an anti-anxiety agent with similar side effects to diazepam (Valium). Benzodiazepines, such as diazepam or clonazepam, are not generally recommended, and their effectiveness is unknown. They found that diazepam (Valium) has a similar effect. Tolerance often develops to the muscle relaxant effects of benzodiazepines such as diazepam. Effectiveness appears similar to baclofen or diazepam.