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Medication discontinuation is the ceasing of a medication treatment for a patient by either the clinician or the patient themself. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] When initiated by the clinician, it is known as deprescribing . [ 3 ]
The study examined the number of times the non-medical use of certain drugs was implicated in an ED visit. The criteria for non-medical use in this study were purposefully broad, and include, for example, drug abuse, accidental or intentional overdose, or adverse reactions resulting from legitimate use of the medication. [138]
The severity and length of the withdrawal syndrome is likely determined by various factors, including rate of tapering, length of use and dosage size, and possible genetic factors. [ 25 ] [ 129 ] Those who have a prior history of withdrawing from benzodiazepines may have a sensitized or kindled central nervous system leading to worsening ...
Additional packages of clonazepam, a prescription medication used to treat seizures and anxiety, mislabeled with the incorrect strength have been added to a voluntary recall, according to the U.S ...
Clonazepam, an anxiety drug, is being voluntarily recalled for the potential to cause a “life-threatening” event. ... Distributors and retailers should stop dispensing the recalled product. It ...
Tablets of the drug clonazepam, the generic name for Klonopin, which is used to treat epilepsy, panic disorder and muscle spasms, have been recalled for incorrect labeling that could inadvertently ...
Along with sharing tapering tips, members of the groups discuss the risks of prescription cascade, where withdrawal symptoms or the side effects of a psychotropic medication result in further medication, and the risk of neurobiological "kindling" effects where repeated unsuccessful withdrawal attempts yield progressively poor results upon drug ...
The drug or other substance has a low potential for abuse relative to the drugs or other substances in schedule III. The drug or other substance has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse of the drug or other substance may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to the drugs or ...