HC Deb 06 February 1997 vol 289 c723W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what research his Department has evaluated into the (a) short-term and (b) long-term effects associated with (i) benzodiazepines and (ii) tricyclates; and if he will make a statement. [14517]

Mr. Malone

For all marketed medicines, the available research into the side effects—both short and long—term—of benzodiazepines and tricyclic antidepressants was assessed at the time of granting the marketing authorisations and continues to be evaluated by the Medicines Control Agency. Recognised side-effects for both categories of drug are included in the authorised product information and the "British National Formulary".