As an online expert in Anxiety Disorders, I get asked this question frequently. Today, I got asked by a pharmacy student about his doctor prescribing him Valium (diazepam) for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). First off, let me be clear about benzodiazepines: BENZODIAZEPINES ARE CONTRAINDICATED FOR LONG TERM USE. I get it that benzodiazepines work for […]
Switching from Benzodiazepines to KalmPro
Many questions has been asked of switching to KalmPro from other medications. This article will discuss how to switch from benzodiazepines to KalmPro. Benzodiazepines include lorazepam (Ativan), clonazepam (Klonopin), alprazolam (Xanax), and diazepam (Valium). If you want to switch from benzodiazepines to KalmPro, then take the following steps: Continue with your benzodiazepine at the current […]
Can Xanax cause blurred vision?
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Robert in Denver, Colorado. Can Xanax cause blurred vision? Blurred vision is a known side effect of the usage of Xanax (alprazolam). Although blurred vision is not as common as other side effects such as drowsiness or clumsiness, it’s still an effect that many patients […]