The MHRA has strengthened addiction warnings for Z-drugs, benzodiazepines, and gabapentinoids after a review found risks of dependence and withdrawal.

Questionable prescribing of CNS-active drugs persists ...

The Hidden Dangers of Long-Term Benzo Use | Oz Health Could the pills in your medicine cabinet be a silent killer? In this video, Dr. Oz investigates the shocking side effects of long-term use of ...

Many seniors with dementia are being put at risk by brain-altering medications linked to falls, confusion and hospitalization ...

Safety warnings for gabapentinoids, benzodiazepines, and non-benzodiazepines (z drugs) are to be strengthened to give doctors and patients clearer information about the known risks. The drugs are ...

Warning: I will be saying very negative things about benzodiazepines in an effort to force doctors to think twice before prescribing them and to discourage patients from ever using them. However, ...

Benzodiazepines like Xanax, Valium, and Ativan have been around for a long time. They are commonly used to treat anxiety and seemingly benign. Feeling stressed? Just pop a Valium. Yet, benzodiazepine ...

Dr. Brennan answers the question: 'Benzodiazepine Side Effects For Anxiety?' — -- Question: What are the side effects associated with benzodiazepine treatment for anxiety disorders, and are there ...