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 GrenierPublished 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.