21 results

• Study Finds No Link Between Benzos and Childhood ADHD

  December 19, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  A new study found no link between the use of benzodiazepines and sedatives during pregnancy and the risk of childhood ADHD.

• 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.

• Study Finds No Evidence Most Treatments For Fibromyalgia Are Effective

  October 27, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  Most treatments for fibromyalgia do not work, according to the findings of a new study.

• 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.

• Valium, Xanax May Increase Risks Of Ectopic Pregnancy: Study

  June 5, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  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.

• Generic Xanax Recall Issued Due To Foreign Substance That May Cause Infections

  October 28, 2019

  Russell Maas

  Mylan is recalling one lot of generic Xanax which may be contaminated with a foreign substance, putting users at increased risk of infections.

• 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.

• Xanax, Valium Overuse Problems Are Raising Concerns, NEJM Editorial Warns

  February 26, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  Xanax, Valium and similar sedatives may present a future drug crisis threat, according to a new warning by experts.

• 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.

• Xanax, Valium, Similar Drugs Linked To Opioid Overdose Risk: Study

  March 24, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that using drugs like Xanax and Valium at the same time as narcotic pain killers like Oxycontin could increase the risk of drug overdose.