When my primary care doctor prescribed Klonopin to treat my severe anxiety in the months before and after major surgery in December 2021, I had no idea that getting off the drug later - as well as the ...

Stopping long-term benzodiazepine treatment was tied to a higher risk of death, according to a comparative effectiveness study using claims data. An intention-to-treat analysis showed that among ...

Benzos, anti-anxiety drugs including Klonopin and Xanax, are widely prescribed. But they are addictive drugs and withdrawal can be rough when you try to taper off. Many people with pain issues, who ...

Benzodiazepine use and discontinuation is associated with nervous system injury and negative life effects that continue after discontinuation, according to a new study from researchers at the ...

More than 30 million Americans reported taking benzodiazepines over the past year, most often for situational anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, and depression. According to a comprehensive survey of 1 ...

Doctors commonly prescribe benzodiazepines for treating anxiety disorders and insomnia. The efficacy of benzodiazepines has been well-documented. Some of them have become household names: Xanax ...