Etizolam is a medication that belongs to the class of drugs known as thienodiazepines. It is chemically related to benzodiazepines, a class of drugs often used for their sedative and anxiolytic (anxiety - reducing) effects. Etizolam is used for similar purposes and is sometimes prescribed to treat conditions such as anxiety and insomnia in some countries. However, it may not be approved or available in all regions.