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Hello johnhans! My doctor believes the statistics show that continuing Benzos significantly increases dementia in older...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/290865/

the statistics show that continuing Benzos

Discussion: Why are doctors anti-benzos? What about antidepressant dangers?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 27, 2020

I have read the Connect posts to this question posed by @rabbit10 from April 2016 to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/93018/

everyone recommends for PN (R Lipoic, Benfo

Discussion: Anyone here dealing with peripheral neuropathy?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jan 24, 2020

Xanax is one of the worst benzos. Highly addictive even at low doses for short periods...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/243306/

Xanax is one of the worst benzos.

Discussion: Just started Xanax...anyone have experiences to share?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 23, 2020

I am 65. Have taken 10mgs of zanex for 20yrs. The VA just quit prescribing benzos...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/282604/

The VA just quit prescribing benzos

Discussion: Any positive stories about Benzo tapering? I need hope

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 1, 2020

@lisalucier, It started when I was tapering the klonopin, and continued with the valium. Perhaps as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/285399/

experience with nausea and tapering benzos

Discussion: Relief from nausea

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 5, 2019

@johnhans Thanks for your information. I'm doing the tapering myself to half my dose. I just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/282577/

understand that some people may still need benzos

Discussion: Any positive stories about Benzo tapering? I need hope

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 29, 2019

The Ashton Manual is a part of the National Health System in the United Kingdom, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/282570/

The guidelines in the USA are now benzos

Discussion: Any positive stories about Benzo tapering? I need hope

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 27, 2019

I know it sounds weird that I am on both drugs. Somehow, they work for me....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284298/

Wisconsin has controlled substance on Benzos ... Health clinic having the policy of benzos ... I think, for me, the benzos and Adderall

Discussion: Best antidepressants for anxiety? And about to begin a benzo taper

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 24, 2019

The Ashton Method can take quite some time if done correctly. I don’t think most doctors...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/282528/

They prescribe Benzos for years and ... windows when it comes to quitting Benzos

Discussion: Any positive stories about Benzo tapering? I need hope

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 24, 2019

Does anyone have success stories about tapering off benzos? All I hear are horror stories. Even...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/263285/

success stories about tapering off benzos

Discussion: Importance of focusing on Positive with Depression & Anxiety.

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 8, 2019

I’m not aware that Lexapro has an effect on memory. Benzos, yes, but not Lexapro.

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Benzos, yes, but not Lexapro.

Discussion: Looking for anxiety med that not contribute to dementia or bone loss

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 7, 2019

Agree about the darn benzos.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/276703/

Agree about the darn benzos.

Discussion: Restarting Effexor and Struggling

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 1, 2019

I tapered off Klonopin last year under the care of a psychiatrist, having been on various...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/270853/

psychiatrist, having been on various benzos

Discussion: Getting off Klonapin (klonazapam)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 8, 2019

I am late coming to this thread, and I hope that the 100mg is providing some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/259944/

effective for me, and I refuse to consider benzos

Discussion: Gabapentin for pain and anxiety

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 1, 2019

Hi, @daisypepper - I wanted to add my welcome to @parus' and @karen00's. I have personally...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257497/

indicated you'd like to stay away from benzos

Discussion: This Anxiety is hell

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 3, 2019

@lisalucier Yes Lisa. I was wondering if anyone has used it while withdrawing from benzos. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255612/

has used it while withdrawing from benzos

Discussion: Is it OK to use vitamin supplements?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 19, 2019

@colleenyoung Thank you for the information about the thread...It can be difficult to stay with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/120933/

thankful to no longer be taking the benzos

Discussion: Protracted Benzo withdrawal

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 14, 2019

@soliloquized so am I reading this correctly, you still infrequently take klonopin? I ask because you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/243233/

you and margot69 seem to take the benzos

Discussion: Just started Xanax...anyone have experiences to share?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 1, 2019

I actually stopped seeing my psychiatrist and am now dealing only with my family doctor who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/239565/

know or want to admit what damage benzos

Discussion: Tapering off Lexapro or Cipralex (Escitalopram)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 14, 2019

I am also having protracted withdrawal from klonopin. I weaned off .50 at bedtime that I...