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Re: bzd risks - a from Dr. Bob

Posted by Dr. Bob on August 17, 1999, at 21:07:54

In reply to bzd risks - q for Dr. Bob, posted by Elizabeth on August 16, 1999, at 20:34:34

> > Yes, those are two sides of the benzodiazepine issue, and the 1st group may sometimes overestimate the risks. OTOH, the 2nd group may sometimes underestimate the risks, too...
>
> I have a question, Dr. Bob: have you ever seen any problems with the long-term use of benzodiazepines for anxiety disorders (as opposed to, say, insomnia)?
>
> According to the studies I've seen, patients treated for anxiety disorders with benzos rarely, if ever, abuse their medication, so that's why I'm asking.

There have been times when I've wondered, but there haven't (yet) been any when I've been sure. Of course, that doesn't mean there aren't any risks. Maybe I've just been lucky.

Bob


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