Tag Archives: Benzodiazepines

Children Are Getting More Drugs for Anxiety, Less Therapy: Study

June 15, 2023 By: Stephanie Yanovich

New screening standards recommend anxiety evaluations for children as young as 8, which could result in even more drug prescriptions, researchers warn.

Study Finds No Link Between Benzos and Childhood ADHD

December 19, 2022 By: Martha Garcia

The findings come amid concerns over the abuse and overuse of benzos, which increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Benzos Should Be Avoided for Patients with Acute Vertigo: Study

July 26, 2022 By: Martha Garcia

Antihistamines were better at treating vertigo than benzos, and are linked to fewer adverse side effects, the research shows.

Some Drugs Increase Risk of Delirium After Hip or Knee Surgery: Study

December 21, 2021 By: Martha Garcia

Benzodiazepines, antidepressants and advanced age were all significant factors in increasing the risk of post-surgery delirium, researchers warn

Overdose Deaths from Benzos Spiked During Pandemic: CDC

August 30, 2021 By: Martha Garcia

Opioids, Benzos, Linked To Adverse Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Preterm Infants

July 09, 2021 By: Martha Garcia

Side Effects of Ambien, Similar Sedatives Increase Risk Of Falls and Fractures in Dementia Patients: Study

December 07, 2020 By: Irvin Jackson

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

September 24, 2020 By: Russell Maas

Valium, Xanax May Increase Risks Of Ectopic Pregnancy: Study

June 05, 2020 By: Martha Garcia

Doctors Should Prescribe Least Opioids Necessary To Young Adults, Children: Study

January 02, 2020 By: Martha Garcia