2023 Volume 15 Issue 1 Pages 20-30
Benzodiazepine (BZD) anxiolytics are commonly prescribed for patients with anxiety disorders not only by psychiatrists but also by primary care physicians. Although BZD have been reported to increase the risk of dependence, cognitive decline, and fall, it is difficult to discontinue BZD especially in case with high-dose and/or long-term use the medication due to the development of dependence. Therefore, we developed expert consensus for patients taking long-term and/or high-dose use of BZD. In addition, we also developed training program for disseminating treatment strategy in multidisciplinary approach.
