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    J Nerv Ment Dis. 1986 Jan;174(1):50-2.

    Seizures following the withdrawal of alprazolam.

    Abstract

    Seizures were observed following the withdrawal of alprazolam administered in therapeutic dose for 10 weeks. A review of available case reports suggests that seizures, like other withdrawal phenomena, are more apt to occur with short-acting benzodiazepines. To prevent their occurrence these drugs should be discontinued gradually and consideration given to substituting long-acting drugs during the withdrawal period. Physicians should remain alert to the fact that seizures may occur as early as 24 hours after the abrupt withdrawal of short-acting benzodiazepines.

    PMID:
    2867122
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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