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Is COVID more dangerous if you are on benzos? What if you are in withdrawal? What about the vaccine? Will it elevate my symptoms? In today’s episode, we explore some questions about COVID, listen to a hopeful story from New England, and discuss prescribing practices for long-term use. Please join us for our weekly discussion of all things benzo.
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00:00 Introduction 10:40 Benzo Story 19:58 FEATURE: COVID and Benzos 32:15 Closing
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BENZO NEWS
Medicating Normal Website — https://www.medicatingnormal.com
Medicating Normal YouTube Channel — https://www.youtube.com/medicatingnormal
Benzodiazepine Action Work Group (BAWG) — https://corxconsortium.org/work-groups/benzodiazepine
FEATURE: COVID and Benzos
Ashton, C. Heather. Benzodiazepines: How They Work and How to Withdraw (aka The Ashton Manual). 2002. Accessed April 13, 2016. http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual.
NHS Camden and Islington, NHS Foundation Trust. “COVID-19 and Benzodiazepines.” https://www.candi.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/COVID-19%20and%20Benzodiazepines%20-%20CI.pdf.
Ostuzzi, Giovanni et al. “Safety of psychotropic medications in people with COVID-19: evidence review and practical recommendations.” BMC Medicine 2020; 18:215. July 15, 2020. https://dx.doi.org/10.1186%2Fs12916-020-01685-9.
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