The Many Faces of Benzo Withdrawal

These are the stories of non-addicted patients who were harmed by taking a benzodiazepine as prescribed by their medical provider. Common names of benzodiazepines are Xanax aka alprazolam, Ativan aka lorazepam, Klonopin aka clonazepam, and Valium aka diazepam. What Were You Prescribed? 0:28 Why Were You Prescribed a Benzodiazepine? 0:38 What Did Your Prescriber Tell You When They Prescribed a Benzodiazepine? 1:18 What Happened When You Started Taking a Benzodiazepine As Prescribed? 1:54 How Did Your Prescriber Respond to Your Concerns? 2:57 Getting Answers 3:43 What Symptoms Did You Experience While Tapering or Stopping a Benzodiazepine (That Lasted One Year or More)? 4:05 Timeframes for Recovery 6:43 How Did the Medical Community Address Your Experience? 7:39 If you've been harmed by a benzodiazepine, please report your symptoms with this link http://www.benzoinfo.com/fda/ And let us know if you reported your injury at [email protected] We rely on donations to operate. To donate, please go here: http://www.benzoinfo.com/donate Photo credit Alie Page This video has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. This video does not substitute professional medical advice, and no doctor-patient relationship is formed through the video. This video is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. This video has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. This video does not substitute professional medical advice and no doctor-patient relationship is formed through the video. This video is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.