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• Overdose Deaths from Benzos Spiked During Pandemic: CDC

  August 30, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  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.

• Side Effects of Xanax, Other Benzos Receive FDA Black Box Warning About Addiction And Abuse Risk

  September 24, 2020

  Russell Maas

  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.

• Sleeping Pill Fracture, Fall Risk Among Older Individuals Highlighted in New Study

  May 9, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  New research highlights the serious risks associated with sleeping pills for older individuals, finding that they may be significantly more...

• Xanax, Valium Linked To Pneumonia Risk Among Those With Alzheimer’s: Study

  April 12, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  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.

• Sedatives Like Xanax, Valium, Linked to Rising Overdoses: Study

  February 22, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that drug overdose deaths linked to sedative use have skyrocketed in recent years.

• ISMP Warns That Some Oral Medications Are Accidentally Given Intravenously

  August 18, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A safety alert by ISMP highlights the risk of hospitals accidentally giving patients oral medications intravenously.

• Side Effects of Xanax, Valium, Others May Be Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

  September 12, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  French and Canadian researchers warn that the long-term use of drugs like Xanax and Valium could increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

• Nursing Home Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Use of Sedatives

  October 17, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Lawsuit claims man died due to oversedation after being given antipsychotics as chemical restraints in Mississippi nursing home.

• Benzodiazepine Side Effects May Increase Dementia Risk: Study

  October 15, 2012

  Martha Garcia

  New research suggests that individuals over the age of 65 who begin taking an anti-anxiety medications from a class drugs...