Xanax Withdrawal Causes Severe Problems for 24 Million Americans, Experts Warn of Neurotoxic Effects

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Published Mar 14, 2025, 03:04 AM

Xanax, once hailed as a wonder drug in America, is now associated with severe withdrawal problems for many patients discontinuing its use. In 2023, approximately 24 million Americans were prescribed benzodiazepines, including Xanax. Experts are beginning to recognize the long-term neurotoxic effects of these medications, which may cause brain damage in some individuals. Medical professionals are only starting to address the harmful consequences that have persisted for decades, as patients report significant difficulties when attempting to stop taking these medications.

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Michelle Marchante

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“I looked like a skeleton”: Xanax was once viewed as America’s wonder drug, but getting off of it is causing severe problems for some patients.via ⁦@WSJ⁩ https://t.co/zjnP1rL3ca

Paul Vieira

@paulvieira

“Everybody knows that if you take benzos and you stop, you get withdrawal. What people don’t tend to know is that in some people, long-term use of benzos can be neurotoxic and damage the brain” https://t.co/er89GtgpjV

Madison Muller

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“I looked like a skeleton”: Xanax was once viewed as America’s wonder drug, but getting off of it is causing severe problems for some patients. Great story from ⁦@betswrites⁩ @shalini https://t.co/IAYr43pZIl

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Xanax Withdrawal Symptoms Raise Concerns of Extreme Anxiety, Memory Loss, and Intense Physical Pain

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Xanax Faces Scrutiny Over Long-Term Neurotoxicity and Withdrawal Challenges

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Xanax Withdrawal Causes Severe Problems for 24 Million Americans, Experts Warn of Neurotoxic Effects

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