A few said that their physicians ‘abandoned’ them as theystruggled to discontinue benzodiazepines. If your doctor has prescribed benzos, take them as per the instructions on the prescription. Contact your doctor for advice if you have been taking benzos for longer than 2–4 weeks. Earlier Studies As cannabis withdrawal is usually mild, no withdrawal scales […]
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For short-acting benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam, rebound symptoms may appear between doses,1 which typically leads to dose escalation with temporary relief of these symptoms,4 as in this case scenario. This patient has developed numerous concerning adverse effects, including tolerance, physiologic dependence, and withdrawal. Additionally, her use of supratherapeutic doses of alprazolam poses a safety concern. […]
One of the study’s limitations is the inability to collect data that differentiate mortality correlation with illicit BZD use from the use of prescribed pills. The severity of benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms can fluctuate markedly and withdrawal scales are not recommended for monitoring withdrawal. Rather, the healthcare worker should regularly (every 3-4 hours) speak with the […]