Withdrawal of benzodiazepines in elderly long term users does not produce significant adverse effects in the short term.
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Curran HV, Collins R, Fletcher S, et al. Older adults and withdrawal from benzodiazepine hypnotics in general practice: effects on cognitive function, sleep, mood and quality of life. Psychol Med 2003;33:1223–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Evidence-based mental health
دوره 7 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004