Treatment of Benzodiazepine Dependence

2017/03/22 by Michael Soyka · 2 citations
Medicine · Neuroscience · Psychology · #Anesthesia #Anti-Anxiety Agents #Anxiety #Benzodiazepine #Confusion #Diazepam #Epilepsy research and treatment #Internal medicine #Irritability #Medicine #Psychiatry #Psychoanalysis #Psychology #Sleep (system call) #Sleep and Wakefulness Research #Sleep and related disorders

paper · doi:10.1056/nejmra1611832

openalex publication_date 2017/03/22 · openalex created_date 2017/04/07 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/31

Abstract

Long-term use of benzodiazepines can lead to dependence. Symptoms of withdrawal include anxiety, irritability, confusion, seizures, and sleep disorders. Withdrawal management relies on the use of a single agent (diazepam) and gradual dose reduction.

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