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Risk for Miscarriage Increased With Benzodiazepine Use in Pregnancy

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 27, 2023 – After accounting for measurable confounders, the risk for miscarriage is increased in association with benzodiazepine use during pregnancy, according to a study published...

Lorazepam Has Negative Impact on Survival in Pancreatic Cancer

TUESDAY, Aug. 22, 2023 – Lorazepam stimulates fibrosis and inflammatory signaling and is associated with reduced survival in patients with pancreatic cancer, according to a study published online...

Could Ativan Pose Harm to People Battling Pancreatic Cancer?

THURSDAY, Aug. 17, 2023 – Sometimes patients with pancreatic cancer are prescribed the benzodiazepine lorazepam (Ativan) for anxiety, but that may be harming their health. A new study found this...

Study Looks at Links Between Anxiety Disorders, Benzodiazepines, Dementia

MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 – Benzodiazepines and anxiety disorders are associated with dementia risk, but for patients with anxiety disorders, no additional risk is seen with benzodiazepine use,...

EMS Crews May Not Always Follow Guidelines When Dosing Kids: Study

MONDAY, July 10, 2023 – Less than half of all children treated by emergency medical services receive the right amount of medication during out-of-hospital emergencies, a new study found. In some...

Variation Seen in Dosing of Meds at Prehospital Pediatric Encounters

MONDAY, July 10, 2023 – For pediatric patients in the prehospital setting, weight-based dosing often varies from national guidelines, according to a study published online July 10 in Pediatrics....

The Most Common Anxiety Medications, Explained

FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 – Endless worry, irritability and insomnia are all symptoms of a possible anxiety disorder. Luckily, there are numerous anxiety medications that can help ease the condition....

FDA Medwatch Alert: Drug Safety Communication: Benzodiazepine Drug Class - Boxed Warning Updated to Improve Safe Use

ISSUE: The FDA is requiring the Boxed Warning, FDA’s most prominent warning, be updated by adding other information to the prescribing information for all benzodiazepine medicines. This information w...

FDA Medwatch Alert: Lorazepam Oral Concentrate, USP 2mg/mL by Amneal Pharmaceuticals: Recall - Misprinted Dosing Droppers

ISSUE: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC is voluntarily recalling 13 lots of Lorazepam Oral Concentrate, USP 2mg/mL, to the Consumer level due to a defect in the dropper markings. The Lorazepam Oral...

FDA Medwatch Alert: General Anesthetic and Sedation Drugs: Drug Safety Communication - FDA Approves Label Changes for Use in Young Children

ISSUE: FDA has approved previously announced label changes regarding the use of general anesthetic and sedation medicines in children younger than 3 years. These changes include: A new Warning...

FDA Medwatch Alert: General Anesthetic and Sedation Drugs: Drug Safety Communication - New Warnings for Young Children and Pregnant Women

ISSUE: FDA is warning that repeated or lengthy use of general anesthetic and sedation drugs during surgeries or procedures in children younger than 3 years or in pregnant women during their third...

FDA Medwatch Alert: Opioid Pain or Cough Medicines Combined With Benzodiazepines: Drug Safety Communication - FDA Requiring New Boxed Warnings About Serious Risks and Death

ISSUE: FDA review has found that the growing combined use of opioid medicines with benzodiazepines or other drugs that depress the central nervous system (CNS) has resulted in serious side effects,...

FDA Medwatch Alert: Ativan (lorazepam)

[Posted 02/16/2007] FDA informed consumers and healthcare professionals regarding the possible dangers of buying prescription medications online. Individuals who ordered Ambien, Xanax, Lexapro, and...

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