Apr/22:Evidence review: Withdrawal symptoms -- Meds associ'd w/dependence...

The full title of this UK review is "Evidence review: Withdrawal symptoms --

Medicines associated with dependence or withdrawal symptoms: safe prescribing and withdrawal management for adults".

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK580677/

1. Withdrawal Symptoms

1.1. Review question

What are the withdrawal symptoms associated with prescribed medicines?

1.1.1. Introduction

Some prescribed medicines may cause withdrawal symptoms when stopped abruptly. These symptoms can be distressing for the person withdrawing and may mimic symptoms of the underlying condition for which the medicine was originally prescribed. Patterns of withdrawal symptoms have been clearly identified for some drug classes, but for others, there is less evidence available.

This review seeks to identify and highlight the common withdrawal symptoms associated with opioids, benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, gabapentinoids, and antidepressants, in order to better inform both prescriber and patient, to encourage shared decision-making, and to facilitate effective monitoring and safe tapering of medicines that are no longer beneficial.

For more of the text, click on the link above.

There's this other section of the review as well:

"Evidence review: Risk factors for dependence -- Medicines associated with dependence or withdrawal symptoms: safe prescribing and withdrawal management for adults".

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK580678/