Long-term consequences of benzodiazepine-induced neurological dysfunction: A survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute benzodiazepine withdrawal has been described, but literature regarding the benzodiazepine-induced neurological injury that may result in enduring symptoms and life consequences is scant.

Objective

We conducted an internet survey of current and former benzodiazepine users and asked about their symptoms and adverse life events attributed to benzodiazepine use.

Methods

This is a secondary analysis of the largest survey ever conducted with 1,207 benzodiazepine users from benzodiazepine support groups and health/wellness sites who completed the survey. Respondents included those still taking benzodiazepines (n = 136), tapering (n = 294), or fully discontinued (n = 763).

Results

The survey asked about 23 specific symptoms and more than half of the re

SUBMITTER: Ritvo AD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10309976 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature