In 2017 we started our MedWatch Reporting Program. This ongoing program gives patients information to report their own benzodiazepine experiences to the FDA. So far it has been a success.

In September, 2020, the FDA finally took a look into this 60+ year prescribed patient pandemic, instituting a boxed warning about abuse, misuse and addiction, along with warnings about the prescribed issues of dependence and withdrawal. 

An example of the old vs new FDA warning for diazepam (Valium):

Click here to read the Freedom of Information Act we received in response to our request about this black box. Click here to report your own harm.

Benzodiazepine Information Coalition

Educating about the potential adverse effects of benzodiazepines taken as prescribed.

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Toronto Man Leaves Heart-Wrenching Suicide Letter Naming Ativan as Murderer After Suffering Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome for 3 Years

ByChristy Huff, M.D Hours

“Masha’s” father’s life was destroyed because he followed his prescription for Ativan.  She contacted the Benzodiazepine Information
Coalition to share his suicide note, hoping to raise awareness about the dangers of prescribed benzodiazepines.  She states that “My father is dead.  He hanged himself in 2015.  He was taking Ativan for anxiety, as was Chris Cornell (lead singer of Soundgarden).  In light of Cornell’s suicide, also by hanging, I feel a duty to share my father’s suicide note.  If this letter speaks to you, please share it.”