Children Are Getting More Drugs for Anxiety, Less Therapy: Study
The findings of a new study warn that children are often not receiving therapy along with anxiety medications, which goes against current mental health treatment standards.
Tag Archives: Benzodiazepines
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Study Finds No Link Between Benzos and Childhood ADHD
A new study found no link between the use of benzodiazepines and sedatives during pregnancy and the risk of childhood ADHD.
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Benzos Should Be Avoided for Patients with Acute Vertigo: Study
A new study indicates antihistamines are a better treatment for vertigo than benzodiazepines, which are linked to a number of potential adverse side effects.
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Some Drugs Increase Risk of Delirium After Hip or Knee Surgery: Study
Some drugs, like Zoloft, Remeron and Effexor, are linked to an increased risk of delirium after hip and knee surgeries, particularly for elderly patients, according to the findings of a…
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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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Opioids, Benzos, Linked To Adverse Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Preterm Infants
The findings of a new study indicate infants born preterm face an increased risk of negative neurodevelopmental side effects if given opioids or benzodiazapines.
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Side Effects of Ambien, Similar Sedatives Increase Risk Of Falls and Fractures in Dementia Patients: Study
Sedatives like Ambien should not be given to dementia patients, due to the increased risks of falls, fractures, and strokes, researchers warn.
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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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Valium, Xanax May Increase Risks Of Ectopic Pregnancy: Study
The findings of a new study indicates taking benzodiazepines early before pregnancy or in the earliest stages, increases the risk of a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy.
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Doctors Should Prescribe Least Opioids Necessary To Young Adults, Children: Study
A new study warns that teens are as susceptible to opioid overdoses as adults, particularly when also prescribed benzodiazapines.
