Overdose Deaths from Benzos Spiked During Pandemic: CDC
A new CDC study finds an increase in deaths from benzodiazapine overdoses, both from prescription drugs like Xanax and Ativan, and from illicitly-manufactured drugs often sold with opioids.
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Side Effects of Xanax, Other Benzos Receive FDA Black Box Warning About Addiction And Abuse Risk
The FDA is requiring new black box label warnings on drugs like Valium and Xanax, due to the risk of abuse, misuse and drug overdose.
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Sleeping Pill Fracture, Fall Risk Among Older Individuals Highlighted in New Study
New research highlights the serious risks associated with sleeping pills for older individuals, finding that they may be significantly more likely to fall and suffer a life-altering hip fracture, especially…
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Xanax, Valium Linked To Pneumonia Risk Among Those With Alzheimer’s: Study
The findings of a new study warn that the use of sedatives like Xanax could increase the risk of pneumonia for patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
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Sedatives Like Xanax, Valium, Linked to Rising Overdoses: Study
A new study warns that drug overdose deaths linked to sedative use have skyrocketed in recent years.
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ISMP Warns That Some Oral Medications Are Accidentally Given Intravenously
A safety alert by ISMP highlights the risk of hospitals accidentally giving patients oral medications intravenously.
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Side Effects of Xanax, Valium, Others May Be Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
French and Canadian researchers warn that the long-term use of drugs like Xanax and Valium could increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
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Nursing Home Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Use of Sedatives
Lawsuit claims man died due to oversedation after being given antipsychotics as chemical restraints in Mississippi nursing home.
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Benzodiazepine Side Effects May Increase Dementia Risk: Study
New research suggests that individuals over the age of 65 who begin taking an anti-anxiety medications from a class drugs known as benzodizepines, which includes Valium, Xanax and Ativan, may…
