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There's a study that says klonopin use causes a 98% increase instense of brain cancer is this true? and how is this possible??

Q: there's a study that says klonopin use causes a 98% increase instense of brain cancer is this true? and how is this possible??

: No, it is not possible. If what you heard was true, FDA would already take the medication off the market.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, it is not possible. If what you heard was true, FDA would already take the medication off the market.

Answered 2/6/2022

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

You can locate any purported "study" on the internet. Do not believe Dr Google, ask your trusted physician instead. The brain cancer issues with klonopin are completely BOGUS!

Answered 2/7/2022

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There's a study that says klonopin use causes a 98% increase instense of brain cancer is this true? and how is this possible??

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