Delirium and seizures due to abrupt alprazolam withdrawal: case report
Levy, A.B.
Journal of Clinical Psychiatry 45(1): 38-39
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0160-6689 PMID: 6141159 Document Number: 221759
A case is reported of delirium and seizures due to the abrupt withdrawal from the benzodiazepine alprazolam. Because of their short half-life, agents such as alprazolam may present a greater risk of withdrawal reactions than longer acting agents.
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