Benzodiazepine Flashcards

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What can you do to help wean off benzodiazepine?

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Voluntary undertaking

Ascertain dependency 
Tool for stabilisation 
Beware of polypharmacy 
Ascertain quantity
Regular pick ups
Move to long acting benzodiazepine
Beware of alprazolam
Avoid telephone consultations
Beware of lost scripts
Patient safety paramount
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