5 minutes pour apprendre. Less is more: sevrage d’un traitement chronique de benzodiazépine à l’hôpital – Mauvaise bonne idée [In-hospital withdrawal of benzodiazepines in long term users : a bad idea with good intentions]
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serval:BIB_D37E08268F3E
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Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Review (review): journal as complete as possible of one specific subject, written based on exhaustive analyses from published work.
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Title
5 minutes pour apprendre. Less is more: sevrage d’un traitement chronique de benzodiazépine à l’hôpital – Mauvaise bonne idée [In-hospital withdrawal of benzodiazepines in long term users : a bad idea with good intentions]
Journal
Revue medicale suisse
ISSN
1660-9379 (Print)
ISSN-L
1660-9379
Publication state
Published
Issued date
13/09/2023
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
19
Number
841
Pages
1675-1677
Language
french
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Publication types: English Abstract ; Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Benzodiazepines are among the most frequently prescribed medications in Switzerland, particularly in the elderly. Due to their unfavourable side effect profile, especially in the elderly population, this class of medication should not be prescribed for the treatment of insomnia or non-refractory anxiety disorders. A gradual withdrawal procedure, which is safe and effective according to the literature, should be offered to the patient taking such medication, with adequate monitoring of withdrawal symptoms. This procedure should, in principle, be performed in an outpatient setting but may be initiated in the hospital after discussion with the patient and the primary care physician.
Keywords
Aged, Humans, Benzodiazepines/adverse effects, Intention, Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, Hospitals
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