Dr. Oz investigates the shocking side effects of long-term benzodiazepine use and the dependency issues associated with these drugs, often prescribed for anxiety and insomnia. Lisa Ling shares her ...

FDA, patients say quitting "benzos" abruptly can lead to horrific side effects. Dec. 1, 2008— -- Americans take a lot of "benzos," even if they don't know exactly what "benzos" are. In 2007, U.S.

Benzodiazepines are a class of drugs that can treat a range of conditions, including anxiety and insomnia. Off-label, they may help with tics and bipolar disorder. Side effects may include drowsiness, ...

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 ...

Benzodiazepines produce their therapeutic effect by binding with GABA A receptors in the brain. However, the drug has an equally strong affinity to human mitochondrial tryptophan-rich sensory proteins ...

Benzodiazepines, sometimes called benzos, are a type of medication known as tranquilizers. Familiar names include Valium and Xanax. These drugs slow down your central nervous system, cause sedation ...

Due to the effects of active duty and combat-related injuries, among other potential predisposing factors, the VA population has higher rates of chronic pain, traumatic brain injury, posttraumatic ...

Benzodiazepines like Valium and Xanax are often prescribed to treat anxiety, insomnia and seizures. While these drugs can be effective as a short-term treatment, researchers are trying to better ...

Touted as the world's first wonder drug, benzodiazepines—"benzos" for short—were widely prescribed in the 1960s for anxiety and stress. Within a decade they had become the most commonly used treatment ...

Benzodiazepines are depressant or sedative drugs. Doctors use them to treat anxiety, insomnia, and muscle spasms, but these drugs carry a risk of dependence. Read on to learn more about the conditions ...

Identifying a key protein's role could improve the common mental health medications and point to new treatments for inflammation-related diseases, a medicinal chemist says. Benzodiazepines like Valium ...