| During the period 1996-2000, 81 countries reported imports of meprobamate. |
| In Denmark, the manufacture of meprobamate experienced similar fluctuations, averaging 141 tons per year during the same period. |
| Tranquilizers and some muscle relaxants, such as benzodiazepines, barbiturates and meprobamate, should be avoided if at all possible. |
| The highest level of stocks of meprobamate during that period were held by France, which averaged 51 tons, and Denmark, which averaged 36 tons. |
| The benzodiazepines have fewer unfavourable side effects and less abuse potential and have replaced barbiturates and meprobamate in the treatment of anxiety. |
| The consumption of non-barbiturate anxiolytics, such as meprobamate, has also been substantially reduced. |
