What is benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome?
Benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome may occur after stopping the use of benzodiazepines. Symptoms may include sleep disturbances, increased anxiety, irritability, headache, muscle pain and stiffness. Acute symptoms may resolve after a few months; however, in some cases symptoms may persist for years.
How do members experience benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome*
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome*
Who has benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 11 | |
| 40s | 11 | |
| 50s | 12 | |
| 60s | 19 | |
| 70+ | 11 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 24 | |
| Female | 41 |