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.

https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/covid-and-benzos-immunity-vaccines-symptoms-bfp080

Video ID: BFP080

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

10:40 Benzo Story

19:58 FEATURE: COVID and Benzos

32:15 Closing

Resources

The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Easing Anxiety of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein.

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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