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.
HOw about stating the withdrawal (Brain damage) is nonstop HELL ON EARTH FOR YEARS.
Exactly. After a hideous 30 month taper I am now over 8 years free and still in a daily battle. In two months my total time immersed in this mess will hit 11 years. No let-up and no end in sight. It’s brain damage…no sugar coating.
Hey there! Really sad to learn you are still suffering. I am as well. I remember you from my BALA group on FB. I agree it’s brain damage. I’m sorry.