Expert Dr. Steven Wright on the New FDA Benzo Warnings

[@BenzoBrains]

Follow this link to report your symptoms to medwatch www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/medwatch/ or go to benzoreform.org to learn more!

[@chrismiller5430]

Jocelyn I’m so glad that she made it through I am very grateful for everything that you have done

[@chrismiller5430]

You are a true Inspiration and give so much hope and inspiration.I know Mr.Writire is thrying to understand and at least is companionate but has know idea!!! I’m soo glad when I hear him speak

[@chrismiller5430]

Just left 43 myself everything else’s hurts enough! I have one parent alive wich I love but can’t feet anything i run a lot only to feel something.I just don’t know and I’m so happpy for you and your family.Al Hundred percent I promise

[@WandaJ21]

Through my work i guide folks to report tobacco products safety concerns to HHS site. I never knew there was a site to report benzodiazepine product and withdrawal complainers due to damage from these drugs

[@UziPlaysYT]

mam. can u plz tell my how to taper 0.5 mg klonopin using water! like i can bear the 0.25 mg of klonopin so how much ml of water is needed for 0.25 mg of clonazepam!

[@GCT1990]

Not to place any pressure on you because you've been through your own challenges which by the way, much love towards your struggles and achievements 😊. But from everyone... You saved alot of our lives, you gave us the education, direction and available avenues in which we could look into alternatives while researching key words just to get us started on crafting a very difficult and challenging journey. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, you are a hero to so many of us

[@garysimone4977]

Yes thank you so much J- lafy

[@mikestephens7270]

Thanks again for the informational content! All prescribers NEED to be not only aware but thoroughly educated on the topics Dr. Wright provides, including inner dose withdrawal, tolerance, very slow tapering and looking at the fact that the prescribed drug is causing the issues. I have kindled myself completely unknowingly and am BLAMED for taking “as needed”. Always having many tablets left month after month and unfortunately year after year. If ONE human being could be spared the horrendous outcome of long term, abrupt cessation of benzodiazepines, if should be shouted from all possible sources. Thanks Dr. Wright and of course thanks Jocelyn for pulling us up behind you.🙏🏻

[@bobtaylor170]

It takes patients' speaking up, but of course, when we do, we're immediately taken to be druggies, not dependents, not even people who may have become addicted unwittingly. Just druggies. Cut 'em off. Maybe a class action suit, but against whom?

[@1971DHolbrook]

How can I get ahold of thisDt far as a number ? Where does he live . I’m a serious case bad bad . Been on Xanax since I was 7years old and I’m 50 years old . My Phychtirist cut me off cold turkey and I went into a coma and almost died . Cant get help in West Virginia for my chronic pain or Xanax . In order to live I got to buy them . And opioids and Xanax had been taken together from the beginning. It’s not deadly I repeat it’s not dangerous if you take it right . Ppl are getting drugs that don’t need them and that’s why I can’t get help at all . I’m a Christian and lived in bed for 19 years . I got cancer , autoimmune diseases deadly disease . At least 70 disrases and illnesses that are all incurable . Is TGERE ANY STATE PLEASE THAT I CAN GO TOTO HELP MEGET MEDS IM SUFFERING IN WV THIS STAYE IS STUPID AND DONT KNOW NOTHING OR CARE . 😭😭please anyone !!

[@Harmanizer]

I am pretty discouraged I am still stuck on a minor dose of benzodiazepines. Because I have such bad headaches. I have been tapering for two years and working and raising a family. I am probably in inner dose withdrawal on Klonopin. And brain fog is Terrable.

[@BenzoBrains]

The best way I know of to deal with inter dose withdrawal is to break up your current dose into multiple smaller doses using either a liquid version or by dry cutting, both of which I have videos demonstrating on this channel. Have you been able to discover the source of your headaches? For me it's related to trigeminal nerve damage and hormones like insulin being out of whack. I hope you can find some relief as you continue to taper. You're a hero for doing this with a job and a family, seriously. Keep it up Hercules! (Also Klonopin is usually broken into 3-4 doses a day by those in the benzo withdrawal community)

[@edibleapothecary]

Try adding amino acid supplements and whole food meals. High doses of vitamin c to bowel tolerance, fish oil, magnesium threonate, vitamin D,and a B vitamin complex.

[@chrismiller5430]

Just say I think you’re great for real and then following it for three years you never missed it thank you

[@erinseward]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you do. Bless you in all ways in your life. We don't deserve people like you, but nonetheless, we need people like you in this world, so we must take the time to express our gratitude and respect for all that you have done and continue to do for this community.

[@BenzoBrains]

None of us really deserves the loving kindness we receive. But that's also why we feel so much gratitude and in the end gratitude is all we have to give! So thank you 😊

[@shan4145]

Invaluable gems you twos thank you both love Shanda 🇨🇦💁🏻‍♀️

[@Juxtapose76]

Awesome discussion, very enlightening and informative. Thanks & Gb..👍🙏🤝

[@janicebarron1637]

I had no idea 33 years ago this would affect me like it has my doctor has never discussed any of these side effects

[@cassies123]

Excellent! So many good points discussed here.

[@yankoheinze]

Thank you!

[@ColleenScatena69]

Dear Benzo Brains. Ive been on konopin twice a day for severa anxiety and ptsd for many years. My wonderful psychiatrist passed away so about 6 months ago the only dr I could find was doing virtual visits. Well I saw my dr via virtual visit today because for some reason she wants drug tests for all her patients. She said my drug screen did not show benzo In my urine test. I told her to send it to the lab because the test was wrong. So now im going to have to go without my meds. Her nurse has made some errors like calling in Cymbalta for me instead of lexapro also I have not had a virtual visit with my dr for 5 months but the nurse has been calling in my meds. Im going to try and educate them on the seriousness of withdraw. Thank you for your videos

[@BenzoBrains]

Good luck I hope and pray she will be inspired to hear you. Although there may be some dishonesty going on here and if at all possible seek another provider in the meantime

[@chrismiller5430]

I understand the consent, but what I’m worried about through my taper the after affect ? When it’s all said and done ?

[@BenzoBrains]

It's different for everyone. A lot of it just stays the same for a little while and then people start to get bettet

[@chrismiller5430]

Thank you Jocelyn you are the benzo to be in the light thank you sorry please keep living your life

[@giannisrevealer3588]

Dear Benzo Brains i have been sufferring from OCD since i was 16 years old. Took Benzodiazepines for 26 years as prescribed and now i am in trouble. No doctor warned me or tried to taper me Off at least at the first 20 years. But i would like to say this: Research that still goes on unfortunately slowly shows that Psilocybin can help with Severe OCD like mine, Depression, PTSD and Addiction. University Of Arizona (Department Of Psychiatry), Cambridge University, Yale School Of Medicine.. Many promising trials.

[@mikel4526]

Got my 7th flat tire of the year! Lucky me! Thank you so much!

[@mikel4526]

update: 8

[@giannisrevealer3588]

I tried a small dose of Psilocybin and even from that from the first dose my OCD symptoms were decreased my anxiety and my mild Depression due to my long term suffering. If one thing can help my condition and of course getting off the Benzodiazepines are the thing i mentioned. Greetings and congratulations for getting off these meds😊

[@tamravincent5097]

Did it cure this shit?

[@giannisrevealer3588]

@@tamravincent5097 It gave me great relief from OCD though now i am not taking it. I will in the future. Now i will have to take a small dose of Seroquel and do ERP with my new psychotherapist so i can get off Clonazepam. I am in tolerance i take 4mgs while i should take 5mgs and i am suffering. I also take gabapentin. If i did not maybe the dose of Clonazepam would reach 6mg. Its a shame that the research still goes slow because especially psilocibin could save lives. Under the guidance of a psychotherapist and CBT would be the right way. I was microdosing. I never went in a trip.. All these have benefits. Antidepressants are not efficient enough plus they have a lot of side effects. For me psilocibin eliminated 80% of my OCD and anxiety. Research must go faster

[@christinakeen1661]

I have so many questions! But right now my biggest question is, can I take amoxicillin for bronchitis. I have been off Klonopin almost a year and I really do not want to do anything to hurt my healing process! I know you had some trouble with other medication! I hope you are doing well!

[@BenzoBrains]

Amoxicillin isn't a fluoroquinolone. If you need to take it you can. It may still throw you off a bit so just be prepared

[@christinakeen1661]

Ok thank you! I appreciate you answering me back! 💓

[@christinakeen1661]

One more question..... will my brain be damaged forever? Will I always have to get scared of having a set back every time I have to take an antibiotic?

[@Rollwithit699]

@@BenzoBrains Also wondering is brain will heal and dementia risk go back to before taking benzos 28 years ago. Thank you Jocelyn, for your advice and support! So appreciated!

[@NoName-pu5ls]

Coming up on my first year off clonazepam, I feel great!!

[@mikel4526]

keep up the good work!

[@giannisrevealer3588]

No name 🤗👍

[@NoName-pu5ls]

@@giannisrevealer3588 how are you? It's me shana.

[@giannisrevealer3588]

@@NoName-pu5ls I know Shana😊 I am a little bit better but still on Clonazepam. Maybe you saw my comments on this video. I recently subscribed to this channel. Hoping that you are ok too. Much love 🤗

[@NoName-pu5ls]

@@giannisrevealer3588 I'm hoping you are ok and happy! Sending big hugs! I don't come on KZbin often anymore..working etc..

[@christinabritten6321]

Help please-Are Dicillin a fluororquinoline ? I had a blood infection and the Doc gave me Dicillin-i went to Hell for 1 week and back! Thank you so mutch for your anazing work-watching from Denmark ♥️🇩🇰

[@BenzoBrains]

Hi I don't believe it is an fq. But that doesn't mean that it can't affect you. Most benzo people get hit hard by any course of antibiotics, and then usually stabilize after a week or 2.

[@Irishjay-gu5pb]

I've been dealing with major tolerance to my klonopin, but my doctor refuses to help. I'm so afraid of the withdrawal, but I feel like I have been going through it everyday for a long time now. I've been at 1mg twice daily for 10 years. I would really just like to get stabilized, then very slowly taper off. I know it will take years, but that doesn't bother me, it took decades to get to this place. I have a question for you or anyone really, my friend was just dropped by her doctor, told to find a new one. She can't find a doctor to prescribe her the same medications, and now after taking klonopin for over 20 years she is absolutely terrified of what will happen, what to do. Any advice? I really thought that doctors couldn't just stop benzos completely, which no warning whatsoever. Considering she can die, go into seizures, and have all kinds of withdrawal issues, I'm really scared for her. It's just a very scary place for anyone to be. I do feel powerless, I haven't felt good in so long. It's been so long that I haven't felt like I'm always in constant withdrawal. Thank you for this channel, it's the only place I don't feel alone, and I feel like someone actually understands me!!! I really appreciate it, so much!!!

[@BenzoBrains]

You're probably right that tolerance at this point is worse than withdrawal and you may feel more stable taking smaller doses more frequently throughout the day. I know I often felt better making micro cuts after I'd been staying at the same dose for a few weeks. Your friend could try benzoinfo.com and see if their provider list has someone recommended in her are. Also remember it doesn't have to be a doctor. It can be a nurse practitioner or PA or specialist of some kind

[@Irishjay-gu5pb]

@@BenzoBrains Thank you for your super fast response!!! I will definitely try your advice! Thank you! And as soon as I left my comment I immediately sent her the website, and told her about your channel! :) It's really great to have people in your corner who understand and have been there, I saw there are some support groups on the website, and I think I will check them out. I can't thank you enough for everything you have posted on your channel all these years, I've been a sub for a few years now. It was really great to see this video pop up, and it was a wonderful reminder that it's time to try a new approach. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!!!

[@ColleenScatena69]

Is that the same rule that a pa can prescribe benzos in California. I was told it has to be a psychiatrist

[@av201]

Cannabis can cause anxiety as well...rebound anxiety, even if it is taken daily.

[@saundrac9]

I’m on a benzo support group and plan on tapering, I’m scared to death!!! I’ve been on Klonipin for 15 years!!

[@BenzoBrains]

remember some of that fear may be chemically induced by the benzos. It's not real.

[@04Serena]

Saundra -- I was so incredibly scared when I decided to taper off 25 years of benzo dependence, but I knew I’d never be truly healthy until I did. Being quite stubborn by nature helped enormously, as once I began, there was about nothing that could have convinced me to turn back. I won’t say it was easy, but will say that it was 1,000% worth the hard times I went through, mostly during the 7 to 12 months (got much easier after 7) following my taper. The taper itself was really not that difficult. Until you’re there, you won’t know how your taper/withdrawal will go -- you could very well be among the fortunate who taper without much difficulty and are home free after that. I wish that for you!

[@mikel4526]

Taper slowly and tell the "doctor" nothing.

[@NoName-pu5ls]

I tapered off clonazepam after taking as prescribed 23 years, my taper was ok...

[@mikel4526]

@@NoName-pu5ls highly doubt that.

[@lizzieintx]

What is happening with the "As Prescribed" documentary? Is it going to be finished and released at some point?

[@BenzoBrains]

Yes I believe she recently said when it would be released on asprescribed.com

[@5ylv1a]

Hi how do I get in touch with you or Dr Wright for help? You said you saw an ND I think can you give me more info or a link? Really needing help. Thank you!

[@BenzoBrains]

Hi my ND is in Utah. Where are you located? You just might have to do an internet search for FND or integrative medicine

[@5ylv1a]

@@BenzoBrains I’m in California. I’ll google. Hoping to find a doctor that understands what I am going with all the benzo withdrawal and symptoms .

[@christinabritten6321]

Please help-what antibiotic Can i then have-when i have a blood infection ? What Can i tell the doctor, to avoid fluorquinoler 😳🌸🙏

[@BenzoBrains]

I'm sorry you are struggling with that. I hope your doctors were able to give you a fluoroquinolone free option

[@infjtype]

Colloidal Silver! Works great and can be used with a nebulizer to get into blood stream fast.

[@janicebarron1637]

I’ve been taking Xanax for 33 years my doctor stop giving me Xanax cause I went to pain management after a wreck she was giving me norco also for 20 years along with Xanax for my back! What am I supposed to do going cold turkey

[@BenzoBrains]

I would suggest watching this video and also providing your doctor resources from benzoreform.org kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJXVqGyer72ne5I otherwise find a new provider

[@chrismiller5430]

Jocelyn Ii love you not in the way you think.You have brought me out of a lot of dark places and wasn’t in until klonopin wich is so many times more powerful then Valium.I hear doctor right but I really don’t think anybody understands the Ramification until they strip away what you thought was subtle.

[@grumselejski]

Help please. I have a blood infection, that needs antibiotic treatement. What Can i use instead of fluoraquinolon.. ?

[@BenzoBrains]

A dr will have to determine that I'm sorry. I would assume any broad spectrum antibiotic

[@janicebarron1637]

I have severe anxiety disorder I was passing out at home and in public I can’t make it like this

[@BenzoBrains]

Was that before or after getting on your benzo?

[@janicebarron1637]

I’m starting to get that again but worse

[@garysimone4977]

It is incredible just how many 1000s of Dr have no clue about any of this Theyvtakeca oath do no harm....ya right... I hope this makes a difference i really do ......SADLY I HAVE MY DOUBTS

[@katrinamenzies9398]

🙏🏻🌈

[@chrismiller7784]

I know I’m all alone except you guys and I’ve never been 1/13 of the people to deal with .I’m almost completely all alone self sufficient wich means nothing.Please Jocelyn pray for me I believe in your faith mine is getting weak .Please just pray is all I ask?

[@GeraltOfRivia99]

am i able to msg you about this?

[@BenzoBrains]

I'm happy to answer your posted question here.

[@danielpavlik6269]

I was Rappidly tappered from 4mg of Xanax after 2 months I reinstated on Clorezepate 10mg. My biggest struggle are cognitive issuse, im just gonna rappid tapper this and hope it passes.

[@BenzoBrains]

It's not usually recommended to rapid taper after already rapidly withdrawing and reinstating as now you could be more sensitized than before. Best wishes

[@danielpavlik6269]

@@BenzoBrains ok, i will do it slowly, I was on it for 3 weeks, is remission possible? or atleast 80%?

[@cindywilson6119]

Can someone please help me !!! I need information on what unsafe antibiotics specific ingredient and reason benzodiazepine warriors are told to stay away from and why!!! So when I go to see the dentist Monday with my Now inflamed gums that are red swollen and now 12 hrs since gum pain started full of puss,that I can be prepared when they ask me why I dont want and never want to put any more pills ever since my experience with perscribed benzodiazepines. Cold turkey klonipin, TAPPERD Ativan, omemprazol, mirtazapin. And when feel ready Next and last Gabapentin!!!!! Never will ever trust another perscribed pill. 4 YEARS AND STILL SUFFERING.

[@BenzoBrains]

Fluoroquinolones are the most dangerous antibiotics. They are usually prescribed as Ciprofloxacin and Levaquin, but be sure to do a quick internet search on any antibiotic you're prescribed just to be sure. Normally they're a problem because they displace benzodiazepines from their receptors. But FQ's also are dangerous on their own. They have a black box warning and can rupture tendons, cross the blood brain barrier and get into cells, causing all kinds of damage.

[@cindywilson6119]

@@BenzoBrains Thanks for the quick response with the information. They had a cancelation and got me in today instead of Monday. I showed the dentist what you wrote and she gave me 1 bottle and prescription for two weeks of ACCLEAN Chlorhexidine Gluconate. Still after doing research on it doesn't sound like I want to take the risk with the terrible side effects. I'll just take my chances and be safe and not more sorry and use her 2nd option gargling with warm salt water. I'm just now seeing a tiny bit of healing and I'm trying to move forward not backwards 😔 But thank goodness for your help 🙏

[@edibleapothecary]

The Mood Cure explains amino acid therapy to balance the brain. I am sleeping through the night, and the anxiety and depression are almost gone. Very helpful!!

[@BenzoBrains]

Wonderful! That's actually a book I recommended in one of my videos

[@chrismiller7784]

Jocylyn are you still on KZbin? Or what other platform?

[@BenzoBrains]

Yes I am

[@chrismiller7784]

Great to know I’m always interested in your next interview? No pressure.I follow a lot of benzo warriors tout my favorite because you came through it and are such a strong advocate and smart !

[@hammerdown4746]

Has anyone ever used dicyclomine to help withdrawal symptoms?

[@BenzoBrains]

That might be a better question to ask in one of the online Facebook support groups or benzobuddies.org

[@WandaJ21]

Dr is doing a fast taper and it’s horrible. No sleep. Extreme dizziness . And refuse to work on a tolerable taper schedule

[@mikel4526]

Your drug dealer is not interested in helping you quit his drug. He just wants to avoid DEA attention. Find a way to get the amount you need and taper slowly. If you need another doctor to prescribe, be sure not to tell him that you are tapering. Act like you never even heard of the drug.

[@waynesmith419]

I was taking 25 diazepam 5mg tabs a day. Got myself down 2 6-8 a day and went into detox for 25 days. I did not sleep properly for 18 months. U just have 2 accept that this is wat is happening and deal with it. Is not easy. Is horrible. 4 yrs on there is no craving bc the withdrawal was so friggin awful. The patients in 4 meth and heroin were giving me sympathy bc they know the reality of thatcaddiction

[@mikestephens7270]

Jocelyn-there is a reply to a comment I made about Dr. Wright’s interview. It’s from someone who sounds scary desperate. I don’t know if you’ll read this, but it just showed up on my email. I’m in serious tapering mode and this person needs help. Couldn’t NOT say something.😯 I don’t know what to do for her.

[@BenzoBrains]

Is it on this video? KZbin isn't the best at notifying me when there's a reply to someone else's comment. I'll search for it

[@mikestephens7270]

@@BenzoBrainsSooo sorry.

[@bobtaylor170]

I'm going to insist that my neurologist watch the section beginning at about 25:30. My neurologist thinks it's wise medicine to drop me from 3 mgs of Xanax to 1 mg of Klonopin. Thanks for these videos.

[@BenzoBrains]

You're welcome I hope he listens and understands

[@Irishjay-gu5pb]

Oh wow, that's not a good idea at all!!! I wish you all the best with this!!!

[@mikel4526]

14:40 Thinks it's a good idea to give the most addictive drug on the planet to a person who lacks the will power to quit booze.

[@BenzoBrains]

It's ironic to be sure, but it has actually helped a lot of alcoholics detox, so in reality it's worked even if in theory it's absurd.

[@mikel4526]

​@@BenzoBrains nah, it's silly, cause now the alcoholic is addicted to pills. Remember, most of them can't handle the booze shakes, so how are they gonna beat the CNS damage, tremors and seizures that the pills will create? Big Pharma preys on alcoholics cause they are easy targets.

[@syntholshoulders1842]

Basically is poison

[@lindakujava7746]

I wa

[@mikel4526]

zup morpheus?

[@BenzoBrains]

Hey there

[@mikel4526]

@@BenzoBrains anything new? Or are you just savin' lives per usual?