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2. Effects of long-term benzodiazepine use - Wikipedia

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   In the elderly, long-term benzodiazepine therapy is a risk factor for amplifying cognitive decline, [29] although gradual withdrawal is associated with improved cognitive status. [30] A study of alprazolam found that 8 weeks administration of alprazolam resulted in deficits that were detectable after several weeks but not after 3.5 years.

3. Clonazepam - Wikipedia

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   Clonazepam, sold under the brand ... REM sleep behavior disorder responds well to low doses ... [10] [73] (most frequently in children, the elderly, and in persons ...

4. Benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Improved reaction times were noted at 52 weeks in elderly patients free from benzodiazepines. This is an important function in the elderly, especially if they drive a car due to the increased risk of road traffic accidents in benzodiazepine users. [136] At the 24-week follow-up, 80% of people had successfully withdrawn from benzodiazepines.

5. Common sleep medication may prevent brain from clearing 'waste'

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   As many as 70 million people have consistent sleeping issues. Not getting enough sleep each night can raise a person’s risk for several health concerns, including cognitive decline and dementia.

6. What Causes Panic Disorder? Risk Factors, Treatment & More - AOL

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   Anxiety medications called benzodiazepines like alprazolam (Xanax®), diazepam (Valium®), and clonazepam (Klonopin®) ... Experts typically recommend seven to nine hours of sleep for most adults.

7. Anxiety drug clonazepam recalled due to potentially 'life ...

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   In addition to treating anxiety and seizures, clonazepam also has off-label uses for restless leg syndrome, acute mania, insomnia and the neurological condition tardive dyskinesia, which causes ...

8. Benzodiazepine - Wikipedia

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   The success of gradual-tapering benzodiazepines is as great in the elderly as in younger people. Benzodiazepines should be prescribed to the elderly only with caution and only for a short period at low doses. [94] [95] Short to intermediate-acting benzodiazepines are preferred in the elderly such as oxazepam and temazepam.

9. Anxiety drug Clonazepam recalled over 'possibly life ... - AOL

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   Clonazepam, also known by its brand name Klonopin, is a drug used to anxiety, seizures and panic disorder.