Xanax and Similar Medications May Increase Risk of Dementia When taken by pregnant women, Xanax has been associated with birth defects like “floppy baby” syndrome, neonatal depression and withdrawal, cleft lip and palate, heart defects, and other malformations. The FDA has classified the drug as a “category D,” meaning it is not safe for use during pregnancy, particularly during the first trimester. Now, new research suggests that Xanax may not be safe ...
June 19, 2013 - Injury Board