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• 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.

• Benzodiazepine Use During Pregnancy Increases Risk Of Spontaneous Abortion: Study

  May 24, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  The use of drugs like Xanax and Valium during pregnancy may increase the risk of a miscarriage, according to the findings of a new study.

• Prenatal Depakote Exposure Linked to Long-Term School Problems: Study

  March 5, 2018

  Austin Kirk

  A new study warns that exposure to Depakote in the womb could lead to poorer school performance for children later in life.

• Valium, Similar Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease: Study

  October 30, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  Some powerful sedatives, like Valium and Xanax, may be linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease, according to the findings of a new study.

• Sleeping Pill Side Effects May Pose Risks for Heart Failure Patients: Study

  May 20, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests that some sleeping pills can increase the risk of heart problems by a factor of eight.

• 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...