Two cases of benzodiazepine toxicity in children.
While benzodiazepines have been widely used in adult populations, their role in the treatment of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents has not been well established. The authors report on two cases in which benzodiazepine use resulted in psychotic symptoms. The importance of eliciting a careful history as well as being familiar with drugs' side effects and withdrawal effects is stressed.
D000367:Age Factors; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D002648:Child; D006212:Hallucinations / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D011605:Psychoses, Substance-Induced / Q000209:etiology*
D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D001569:Benzodiazepines