Benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines are generally viewed as safe and effective for short-term use, although cognitive impairment and paradoxical effects such as aggression or behavioral disinhibition occasionally occur. The elderly are at an increased risk of suffering from both short - and long-term adverse effects, and as a result, all benzodiazepines are listed in the Beers List of inappropriate medications for older adults. There is controversy concerning the safety of benzodiazepines in pregnancy. Benzodiazepines can be taken in overdoses and can cause dangerous deep unconsciousness. Effects of long-term benzodiazepine use. Other concerns about the effects of long-term benzodiazepine use, in some, include dose escalation, benzodiazepine abuse, tolerance and benzodiazepine dependence and benzodiazepine withdrawal problems.
Benzodiazepines are always safe.
Benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines are generally viewed as safe and effective for short-term use, although cognitive impairment and paradoxical effects such as aggression or behavioral disinhibition occasionally occur. The elderly are at an increased risk of suffering from both short - and long-term adverse effects, and as a result, all benzodiazepines are listed in the Beers List of inappropriate medications for older adults. There is controversy concerning the safety of benzodiazepines in pregnancy. Benzodiazepines can be taken in overdoses and can cause dangerous deep unconsciousness. Effects of long-term benzodiazepine use. Other concerns about the effects of long-term benzodiazepine use, in some, include dose escalation, benzodiazepine abuse, tolerance and benzodiazepine dependence and benzodiazepine withdrawal problems.

Based on the evidence paragraph above what can we conclude about the claim "Benzodiazepines are always safe."?

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Benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines are generally viewed as safe and effective for short-term use, although cognitive impairment and paradoxical effects such as aggression or behavioral disinhibition occasionally occur. The elderly are at an increased risk of suffering from both short - and long-term adverse effects, and as a result, all benzodiazepines are listed in the Beers List of inappropriate medications for older adults. There is controversy concerning the safety of benzodiazepines in pregnancy. Benzodiazepines can be taken in overdoses and can cause dangerous deep unconsciousness. Effects of long-term benzodiazepine use. Other concerns about the effects of long-term benzodiazepine use, in some, include dose escalation, benzodiazepine abuse, tolerance and benzodiazepine dependence and benzodiazepine withdrawal problems.

Based on the evidence paragraph above what can we conclude about the claim "Benzodiazepines are always safe."?

Options: 

 - supported

 - refuted

 - not enough information
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