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Has anyone had ataxia from taking benzodiazepines or antidepressants?

Mental Health | Last Active: Sep 19, 2022 | Replies (14)
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@sears

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.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | May 24, 2020

I appreciate your reply, @sears. I'm just wondering if you have talked with your doctor about the ataxia symptoms and if the doctor thinks it could be related to your medicine.

As you said, "I just feel unsteady and off." My main concern about this symptom would be falling. It is important to be able to be steady and not risk falls.

If you can get in to see a doctor, it might be good to do so in order to rule out any other causes of these symptoms.

Have you talked with your doctor since these symptoms began?

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