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Benzodiazepines--misuse, abuse and dependency.

G Laux, D A Puryear

    American Family Physician
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    Benzodiazepine use can lead to adverse effects like dependency and withdrawal. Limit anxiolytic benzodiazepine prescriptions to short-term anxiety treatment to mitigate risks.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology
    • Clinical Toxicology

    Background:

    • Benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed for anxiety.
    • European studies highlight significant adverse effects associated with their use.

    Observation:

    • Reported adverse effects include aberrant symptoms and toxic states.
    • Benzodiazepine dependency can occur at high or therapeutic doses, and in cases of polydrug abuse.

    Findings:

    • Withdrawal syndromes encompass rebound effects and specific benzodiazepine reactions.
    • Dependency is a significant risk, categorized by dose and co-occurring substance use.

    Implications:

    • Anxiolytic benzodiazepine treatment should be restricted to short-term management of acute anxiety.
    • Clinicians should carefully consider the risks of dependency and withdrawal when prescribing benzodiazepines.