Tapering Recommendations for Benzodiazepines

Amid the opioid crisis in the United States, another class of psychoactive medications — benzodiazepines — is often used inapropriately and should be considered for deprescribing. In tapering these medications, safe practices must be adopted and nonpharmacological alternatives should considered, when appropriate.

Source: Caring for the Ages - February 27, 2020 Category: Health Management Authors: Jeanne Manzi Source Type: news