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Sudden discontinuation of benzodiazepines can cause seizures (which may be life-threatening in certain cases^[1]) for individuals who have been heavily using them for a prolonged period of time. For this reason, it is recommended to gradually lower the daily dose over a period of time instead of stopping abruptly — a technique known as tapering.^[2]

↑ Lann, M. A., Molina, D. K. (June 2009). "A fatal case of benzodiazepine withdrawal". The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology. 30 (2): 177–179. doi:10.1097/PAF.0b013e3181875aa0. ISSN 1533-404X.
↑ Kahan, M., Wilson, L., Mailis-Gagnon, A., Srivastava, A., National Opioid Use Guideline Group (November 2011). "Canadian guideline for safe and effective use of opioids for chronic noncancer pain: clinical summary for family physicians. Appendix B-6: Benzodiazepine Tapering". Canadian Family Physician. 57 (11): 1269–1276. ISSN 1715-5258.

[1] Lann, M. A., Molina, D. K. (June 2009). "A fatal case of benzodiazepine withdrawal". The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology. 30 (2): 177–179. doi:10.1097/PAF.0b013e3181875aa0. ISSN 1533-404X.

[2] Kahan, M., Wilson, L., Mailis-Gagnon, A., Srivastava, A., National Opioid Use Guideline Group (November 2011). "Canadian guideline for safe and effective use of opioids for chronic noncancer pain: clinical summary for family physicians. Appendix B-6: Benzodiazepine Tapering". Canadian Family Physician. 57 (11): 1269–1276. ISSN 1715-5258.

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