Study Looks at Links Between Anxiety Disorders, Benzodiazepines, Dementia
MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Benzodiazepines and anxiety disorders are associated with dementia risk, but for patients with anxiety disorders, no additional risk is seen with benzodiazepine use, according to a study published online July …
Learn MoreSymptoms, Negative Life Impact Seen During, After Benzodiazepine Use
TUESDAY, Aug. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Benzodiazepine-induced neurological dysfunction is commonly reported by current and former benzodiazepine users, according to a study published online June 29 in PLOS ONE.Alexis D. Ritvo, M.D., M.P.H., from th…
Learn MoreSleep-Initiation Insomnia, Sleep Medication Use May Increase Dementia Risk
FRIDAY, March 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Sleep-initiation insomnia and sleep medication usage may elevate dementia risk, according to a study published online Jan. 25 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.Roger Wong, Ph.D., and Margaret Ann…
Learn MoreFeds to Investigate Overuse of Antipsychotic Drugs by Nursing Homes
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. health officials say they plan to investigate whether some nursing homes are falsely labeling patients as schizophrenic so they can administer sedating antipsychotic drugs to them.The Centers for Medic…
Learn MoreLetter Intervention Ups Prescription Monitoring Program Engagement
TUESDAY, Jan. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A simple letter intervention highlighting a new mandate to check the prescription monitoring program (PMP) before prescribing controlled substances, with or without information about coprescribing risks and c…
Learn MoreLas recetas de Valium y Xanax podrían aumentar el riesgo de sobredosis de los jóvenes
MARTES, 29 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los adolescentes y adultos jóvenes que usan benzodiacepinas podrían tener un mayor riesgo de sobredosis, encuentra un estudio reciente.Entre las benzodiacepinas se encuentran ansiolíticos como Ativan…
Learn MoreValium, Xanax Prescriptions Could Raise Overdose Risk in Youth
TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Teenagers and young adults who use benzodiazepines to treat insomnia may be at heightened risk of overdose, a new study finds.Benzodiazepines include anxiety medications like Ativan, Klonopin, Valium and Xana…
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