Enduring neurological sequelae of benzodiazepine use: an Internet survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Benzodiazepine tapering and cessation has been associated with diverse symptom constellations of varying duration. Although described in the literature decades ago, the mechanistic underpinnings of enduring symptoms that can last months or years have not yet been elucidated.

Objective

This secondary analysis of the results from an Internet survey sought to better understand the acute and protracted withdrawal symptoms associated with benzodiazepine use and discontinuation.

Methods

An online survey (n = 1207) was used to gather information about benzodiazepine use, including withdrawal syndrome and protracted symptoms.

Results

The mean number of withdrawal symptoms reported by a respondent in this survey was 15 out of 23 symptoms. Six percent

SUBMITTER: Huff C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9905027 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature