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IMPORTANT
You should not suddenly stop or reduce benzodiazepines. Doing
so may be dangerous. If you have taken benzodiazepines regularly
for over a month, talk to your healthcare provider before stopping
or reducing your dose.
TAPERING
When to Taper
• When you are prescribed benzodiazepines, your healthcare
provider should regularly assess the risks and benefits of the
medication. They may recommend tapering the medication if
the risks outweigh the benefits for you.
• Talk with your healthcare provider about tapering if:
• You are concerned about your risks related to
benzodiazepines
• You have experienced harm related to benzodiazepines
(e.g., a fall, memory problems, car accident, unexplained
physical or mental health symptoms)
• You do not know whether the medication is still helping you
