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What you need to know about the updated benzodiazepine boxed warning [PODCAST]

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“The FDA recommended an updated boxed warning and standardization of product labels across the drug class. They recommended judicious prescribing and a gradual taper to mitigate withdrawal reactions. While I am optimistic about these changes, the updated warning doesn’t tell the whole story. After reviewing the newly updated Xanax Medication Guide, I have some concerns.”

Christy Huff is a cardiologist and co-director, Benzodiazepine Information Coalition. She can be reached on Twitter @christyhuffMD.

She shares her story and discusses her KevinMD article, “The updated benzodiazepine boxed warning: What you need to know.”

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