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Long-Term Use of Pills for Anxiety and Sleep Linked to Dementia

  • September 25, 2014
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Taking Benzodiazepines for Anxiety and Insomnia

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  • Up to 43 percent of older adults use benzodiazepines (Valium, Xanax, Ativan, etc.) for anxiety and insomnia, often chronically, even though their long-term effectiveness and safety remain unproven

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