[La...] Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 The full title of this Nordic Cochrane Collaboration article (Denmark) is "What is the difference between dependence and withdrawal reactions? A comparison of benzodiazepines and selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors". "Conclusions Withdrawal reactions to selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors appear to be similar to those for benzodiazepines; referring to these reactions as part of a dependence syndrome in the case of benzodiazepines, but not selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors, does not seem rational." The full article -- which I was able to access with someone's help -- lists ALL of the withdrawal symptoms for the benzodiazepines and SSRIs. It's quite stunning to see the similar lists side by side. They are divided into groups, including General, Gastrointestinal, Sleep, Balance, Sensory, Movement, Affective, and Psychosis. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1360-0443.2011.03686.x/abstract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[La...] Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 Here's the list of benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms from the study above: General Influenza-like symptoms Diaphoresis, sweating, flushing Headache Fits, convulsions, seizure Muscle aches, muscular pains Fatigue, lack of energy, lethargy Stiffness Palpitations Skin rash, itching Gastrointestinal Abdominal pain, abdominal cramps Nausea, vomiting, dry retchings Loss of appetite, weight loss, anorexia Diarrhoea, constipation Sleep Sleep disturbance Nightmares Balance Ataxia Dizziness Lightheadedness Vertigo Sensory Blurrred vision, difficulty in focusing Sore eyes Feeling of electric shocks, pins and needles Numbness Parasthesia, muscle twitches, tingling, altered sensation, fasciculation Increased acuity to sound, smell, touch, pain, tinnitus, hyperosmia, photophobia, hyperaccusis Altered taste, metallic taste in mouth, Movement Jerks, myoclonic jerks, jumpiness Tremor, tremulousness, shakiness Incoordination, impaired perception of movement Affective Agitation Aggression Irritability, restlessness Mental tension Anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia, dysphoria Depressed mood, depression Nervousness Depersonalization Derealization, perceptual disturbance, paranoid reaction, delirium Confusion Poor concentration Poor memory Psychosis Hallucination Delirium Psychosis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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