Content area
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.
Details
Title
Treatment of Benzodiazepine Dependence
Author
Soyka, Michael 1
1 From the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, and Medical Park Chiemseeblick, Bernau — both in Germany; and Privatklinik Meiringen, Meiringen, Switzerland.
1 From the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, and Medical Park Chiemseeblick, Bernau — both in Germany; and Privatklinik Meiringen, Meiringen, Switzerland.
Pages
1147-1157
Section
Review Article
Publication year
2017
Publication date
Mar 23, 2017
Website
ISSN
00284793
e-ISSN
15334406
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1881505695
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