Title
Benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome seizures
Date Issued
01 January 1995
Access level
metadata only access
Resource Type
journal article
Publisher(s)
Georg Thieme Verlag
Abstract
In this study, we present five cases of seizures following withdrawal of flunitrazepam, lorazepam, or triazolam, representing 3% of a sample consisting of 153 patients dependent on benzodiazepines. Both abrupt cessation of benzodiazepine intake and high-dose use seem to be critical for the appearance of seizures. Pharmacological features, such as short elimination half-life and high potency, might explain the higher risk of seizures observed in these patients.
Start page
257
End page
262
Volume
28
Issue
6
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Neurociencias Psiquiatría Farmacología, Farmacia
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-0029618287
PubMed ID
Source
Pharmacopsychiatry
ISSN of the container
01763679
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