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Benzodiazepines can increase the risk of developing pneumonia

December 10, 2012Mike Cardwell

Recently published research here in the UK has thrown up yet another problem with taking benzodiazepines – an increased risk of developing pneumonia, and of dying from it. Benzodiazepines are typically prescribed for the treatment of anxiety, panic attacks and insomnia and so are a common way of managing the debilitating effects of stress. Dr […]

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