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Acta Medica Lituanica, 2023 Introduction: Benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed but often misused, leading to dependence and withdrawal symptoms. Increased worldwide prescriptions raise adverse effects and overdose concerns, especially for the elderly.
Agnė Okulevičiūtė +1 more
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BMJ Open, 2021 Objective Benzodiazepines were excluded from Medicare Part D coverage since its introduction in 2006. Part D expanded coverage for benzodiazepines in 2013.
Minghui Li +3 more
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Deprescribing zolpidem reduces falls and fractures in patients with cirrhosis
JHEP Reports, 2022 Background & Aims: Benzodiazepines are associated with an increased risk of harm in patients with cirrhosis. However, stopping benzodiazepines must be done with care to avoid withdrawal or other unintended consequences. The impact of deprescribing on
Elliot B. Tapper +3 more
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Pattern of utilization of benzodiazepines in patients with hypertension: A pilot study [PDF]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2006 Background/Aim. The analysis of drug prescribing in general practice in Serbia showed that the use of benzodiazepines is most frequently associated with hypertension.
Divac Nevena +7 more
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Benzodiazepines: Their Use either as Essential Medicines or as Toxics Substances
Toxics, 2021 This review highlights the nature, characteristics, properties, pharmacological differences between different types of benzodiazepines, the mechanism of action in the central nervous system, and the degradation of benzodiazepines. In the end, the efforts
Edilma Sanabria +3 more
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Experiences with benzodiazepine use, tapering, and discontinuation: an Internet survey
Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology, 2022 Background: Over 92 million prescriptions for benzodiazepines are dispensed in the United States annually, yet little is known about the experiences of those taking and discontinuing them.
Alistair J. Reid Finlayson +4 more
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Assessing the revised Clinical Institute Withdrawal for Alcohol Scale use at Stikland Hospital
South African Journal of Psychiatry, 2023 Background: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a major public health concern in South Africa (SA). Abrupt cessation or reduction of alcohol intake in chronic users can result in withdrawal symptoms.
Creeshen P. Muddapah, Lize Weich
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A Need for Benzodiazepine Deprescribing in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cohort Study
Pharmacy, 2022 The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on patients’ mental health. The aim of this study was to explore whether the pandemic influenced the use and prescription of benzodiazepines and increased the need for community pharmacist involvement in ...
Iva Bužančić +2 more
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Cadernos de Saúde Coletiva, 2021 Background Prescription of medications for elderly individuals is complex, potentially involving polypharmacy, drug interactions, and inappropriate medication.
Mariana Macedo Alvim +3 more
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