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Inpatient Management of Benzodiazepine Withdrawal: A Narrative Review of a Systematic, Individualized Taper Design

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Narrative review proposes a systematic tapering strategy for effective inpatient benzodiazepine withdrawal management.

The review aims to synthesize current literature on inpatient management of benzodiazepine withdrawal and propose an individualized tapering strategy.
Conducted a targeted review of literature from 2000-2024, including clinical studies and guidelines.
Focused on real-world applicability of findings and best-practice recommendations.
Assessed medication selection, tapering protocols, and behavioral interventions.
Proposed tapering strategy designed to enhance safe management of withdrawal in complex patient populations.
Emphasized the importance of addressing co-occurring disorders and risk management protocols.
Reviewed various adjunctive pharmacotherapies and their roles in mitigating withdrawal symptoms.

Karavolis et al. (2026) studied this question.

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