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FDA, Patients Say Quitting 'Benzos' Abruptly Can Lead to Horrific Side Effects

Americans take a lot of "benzos," even if they don't know exactly what "benzos" are. In 2007, U.S. doctors wrote more than 82 million prescriptions for a type of tranquilizer called benzodiazepines, often called "benzos," which includes Valium, Ativan, Xanax and Klonopin. The positive effects of benzos are widely discussed in blogs, and in the media. But the much appreciated "mother's little helper" drugs can have dangerous side effects that last for years. Some of the worst problems actually... Full Story
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