Big Drop In U.S. Prescriptions For Sedatives Like Xanax, Valium

Besides Xanax, other popular benzodiazepines include Valium, Ativan and Klonopin. They all work by dampening the activity of ...
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Taking diazepam or alprazolam? Four warning signs doctors say you must watch for

A pharmacist has raised concerns for an estimated 4.8 million people in the UK who may be taking medicines such as diazepam or alprazolam. Fresh findings from Oxford Online Pharmacy suggest that one ...
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Use of 'benzo' sedatives like Valium, Xanax won't raise dementia risk: Study

Benzodiazepines do not appear to increase dementia risk, but could have subtle long-term effects on brain structure, a new study reports. Researchers found no link between use of the sedative drug and ...
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Use of Valium and Xanax for pain rising in U.S.

(Reuters Health) - A growing number of people in the U.S. are taking anti-anxiety drugs like Valium and Xanax not just for anxiety or depression but also for chronic pain, researchers say. These drugs ...
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Researchers Find Benzodiazepine Prescriptions Drop Sharply in the U.S. Over the Past Decade

The number of benzodiazepine prescriptions like Xanax and Valium dispensed in the United States decreased over the past 10 ...
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Are Older Adults Taking Benzodiazepines Safely?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you're feeling anxious or sleeping poorly, it's tempting to turn to pills to solve the problem. However, prescription sedative ...