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Benzdiazepine withdrawal syndrome may be delayed (but less so with short-acting agents) in its onset and longer than barbiturate withdrawal syndrome. The benzodiazepine syndrome is characterized by : * insomnia * anxiety * tremor * perspiration * loss of apetite * delusions As some of the symptoms of the syndrome are identical to the original reasons for the prescription of the drug it may encourage further prescribing. Every person on long-term or high dosage of any benzodiazepine should be weaned off the drug. Any abrupt discontinuation may result in confusion, psychosis, convulsions similar to [delirium tremens]?. Benzdiazepines may impair ability to drive vehicles and operate machinery. This is increased by consumption of alcohol. Long-acting benzdiazepine "hang-over" can cause the same problems the following day. |
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