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The Use of Benzodiazepines in the Elderly Population: Epidemiology, Risks and Withdrawal Management

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Benzodiazepines are linked to cognitive deficits and increased mortality rates in the elderly, necessitating caution.
Approximately 9% of adults aged 65 and older in the US are benzodiazepine users, raising public health concerns.
Withdrawal management strategies include tapering doses and cognitive behavioral therapy to minimize risks to the elderly.
There is a need for safer alternatives in prescribing to the geriatric population to prevent benzodiazepine dependence.

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Analysis highlights benzodiazepines' risks in the elderly, with implications for withdrawal management.

Hertz et al. (2025) studied this question.

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