Discontinuation of Chronic Benzodiazepine Use Among Adults in the United States
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DOI: 10.1007/s11606-019-05098-0
Abstract: Guidelines recommend most benzodiazepine (BZD) treatment be short-term, though chronic BZD use is increasing. Determine the rate of BZD discontinuation among chronic users and identify patient- and provider-level factors associated with discontinuation. A retrospective cohort… read more here.
Keywords: use; bzd; provider; year ... See more keywords
Risk of hospitalization associated with benzodiazepines and z‐drugs in Italy: a nationwide multicentre study in emergency departments—comment
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DOI: 10.1007/s11739-020-02392-2
Abstract: We read with great interest the article by Lombardi et al. [1], who retrospectively analyzed 3203 reports (January 1st, 2007–December 31st, 2018) of adverse events (AEs) related to benzodiazepines (BZD) and z-drugs (ZD) and leading… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; risk; hospitalization; bzd ... See more keywords
Sex differences in US emergency department non-fatal visits for benzodiazepine poisonings in adolescents and young adults.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2021.108609
Abstract: BACKGROUND Benzodiazepine (BZD)-related overdose deaths have risen in the past decade and BZD misuse contributes to thousands of emergency department (ED) visits annually, with the highest rates in adolescents and young adults. Because there are… read more here.
Keywords: emergency department; adolescents young; young adults; bzd ... See more keywords
387: PERCEPTIONS OF TELEVISION-BASED EDUCATION IN THE ICU A COMPARISON BETWEEN PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS
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DOI: 10.1097/01.ccm.0000528406.24078.2d
Abstract: www.ccmjournal.org Critical Care Medicine • Volume 46 • Number 1 (Supplement) Learning Objectives: Obesity has historically been associated with detrimental outcomes in the critically ill, however its impact is not completely understood. Benzodiazepines (BZDs) are… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; bzd; obese group; icu ... See more keywords
Associations of adolescent psychosocial factors to later benzodiazepine use: a population-based follow-up study of adolescent psychiatric inpatients in Northern Finland
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DOI: 10.1097/yic.0000000000000441
Abstract: We investigated factors associated with benzodiazepine (BZD) use during late adolescence and early adulthood. The study population consisted of 508 adolescents admitted to psychiatric inpatient care between April 2001 and March 2006. Information on adolescents’… read more here.
Keywords: bzd use; bzd; associations adolescent; use ... See more keywords
Dosing profiles of concurrent opioid and benzodiazepine use associated with overdose risk among US Medicare beneficiaries: Group-based multi-trajectory models.
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DOI: 10.1111/add.15857
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS One-third of opioid (OPI) overdose deaths involve concurrent benzodiazepine (BZD) use. Little is known about concurrent opioid and benzodiazepine use (OPI-BZD) most associated with overdose risk. We aimed to examine associations between… read more here.
Keywords: low opi; bzd; benzodiazepine use; opi high ... See more keywords
Trends and patterns of benzodiazepines and Z‐drugs prescriptions in Australian general practice: A national study (2011–2018)
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DOI: 10.1111/dar.13561
Abstract: Abstract Introduction We aimed to explore trends and sociodemographic patterns in benzodiazepine (BZD) (by half‐life) and Z‐drugs prescribing in Australian general practice. Methods This open cohort study used de‐identified electronic health records of 1.4 million… read more here.
Keywords: australian general; bzd; acting bzd; per 1000 ... See more keywords
Does cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders assist the discontinuation of benzodiazepines among patients with anxiety disorders? A systematic review and meta‐analysis
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DOI: 10.1111/pcn.13195
Abstract: Long‐term use of benzodiazepines (BZD) is not recommended for the treatment of anxiety disorders. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment option for discontinuation of BZD in patients with anxiety disorders. This systematic review… read more here.
Keywords: term; review meta; anxiety; bzd ... See more keywords
Prehospital benzodiazepine use and need for respiratory support in paediatric seizures
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DOI: 10.1136/emermed-2021-211735
Abstract: Background Paramedics are frequently called to attend seizures in children. High-quality evidence on second-line treatment of benzodiazepine (BZD)-refractory convulsions with parenteral long-acting antiepileptic drugs in children has become available from the ED. In order to… read more here.
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Factors Associated with Benzodiazepines Prolonged-Term Use in Post-Stroke Subjective Sleep Disturbance: A Single-Centre Retrospective Study from China
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DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s298552
Abstract: Purpose To investigate the prevalence of short- and long-term benzodiazepine and z-drugs (BZD) for the treatment of post-stroke subjective sleep disturbance (SSD) and to evaluate the risk factors associated with prolonged BZD treatment in this… read more here.
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Polysubstance Use Patterns Among High Dose Benzodiazepine Users: A Latent Class Analysis and Differences Between Male and Female Use
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.811130
Abstract: Benzodiazepines (BZDs) represent one of the most widely used groups of pharmaceuticals, but if used for long periods of time they are associated with dependence and an increased risk of harmful effects. High-dose (HD) BZD… read more here.
Keywords: bzd; class; polysubstance; high dose ... See more keywords