What you need to know about the updated benzodiazepine boxed warning

"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." (https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2021/03/the-updated-benzodiazepine-boxed-warning-what-you-need-to-know.html)

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