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Long-term effects of benzodiazepine discontinuation among older adults: potential improvements on depressive symptoms.

Arnaud AllaryVirginie Proulx-TremblayClaude BélangerCarol HudonKieron O'ConnorPasquale RobergeHelen-Maria VasiliadisCaroline DesrosiersDiana Cruz-SantiagoSébastien Grenier
Published in: Aging & mental health (2024)
Discontinuation may improve depressive symptoms. Our study also questions the long-term effectiveness of BZD use, since long-term discontinuation was not linked with change in worry intensity and sleep quality.
Keyphrases
  • depressive symptoms
  • sleep quality
  • social support
  • randomized controlled trial
  • systematic review
  • physical activity