Benzodiazepine withdrawal syndromes.
We report eight cases of benzodiazepine withdrawal syndromes seen in a general psychiatric hospital. These consisted of acute organic brain syndrome, grand mal convulsions and abstinence syndromes. All of the cases were using benzodiazepines in prescribed therapeutic doses. These problems appear to be more common than are generally acknowledged.
D000328:Adult; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008140:Lorazepam / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome
D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D008140:Lorazepam