Benzodiazepines During Pregnancy Increase Odds of Miscarriage by Almost 70 Percent: Study

Benzos are commonly prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, and muscle spasms

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Popping common anti-anxiety meds such as Xanax or Diazepam while pregnant could lead to heartbreak.

A new study of more than 3 million pregnancies links benzodiazepines to a staggering 69 percent increased risk of miscarriage.

Study Highlights the Urgency for Caution

Benzodiazepines, commonly referred to as benzos, are medications that slow down brain activity and the nervous system. They include drugs such as Ativan, Xanax, Valium Klonopin, and Halcion, which are tightly regulated and only available via prescription. Doctors often prescribe benzos to treat anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, seizures, and insomnia.