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Has anyone had ataxia from taking benzodiazepines or antidepressants?
Mental Health | Last Active: Sep 19, 2022 | Replies (14)Comment receiving replies
Hello @sears,
Is ataxia something that you are currently dealing with yourself? If so, here are some other discussions on Connect about ataxia.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ataxia-1/
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/cerebellum-atrophy/
Since you are wondering if it might be related to taking benzodiazepines or antidepressants, I'm wondering if you would like to share how long you were taking this meds before you began to experience ataxia. Do you have other health problems that might be causing the ataxia? Is your doctor aware of your symptoms?
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Actually I’m very healthy at age 67. I’m feeling my ataxia is drugged induced. I was trying to taper Xanax but my doctor put me on hold due to the virus. I’ve taken Xanax for 30 years and am using the Ashton method switching to Valium. I’ve really just started noticing this as I’ve gotten older. Never had a problem with this or any side effects from the Xanax. I just feel unsteady and off.