Tapering (deprescribing) of benzodiazepine tranquilizers
https://doi.org/10.14412/2074-2711-2019-1-89-95
Abstract
Deprescribing is the opposite of prescribing drugs, the purpose of which is to improve quality of life and reduce the risk of adverse drug reactions. The paper considers the process of deprescribing benzodiazepines. It analyzes relevant studies on this problem, as well as recommendations to help decide whether it is a need for deprescribing and how to accurately do this. There are also the results of original investigations demonstrating the tapering of benzodiazepine tranquilizers: comparison of simple tampering, use of psychotherapy, or replacement pharmacotherapy. The use of a deprescribing algorithm is the safest way to discontinue benzodiazepines in patients who do not have serious indications for their long-term use.
About the Authors
D. A. Sychev
Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education, Ministry of Health of Russia
Russian Federation
2/1, Barrikadnaya St., Build. 1, Moscow 125993
Russian Federation
2/1, Barrikadnaya St., Build. 1, Moscow 125993
A. V. Zhuchkov
Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education, Ministry of Health of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Anton Vladimirovich Zhuchkov
2/1, Barrikadnaya St., Build. 1, Moscow 125993
O. V. Tereshchenko
N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia
Russian Federation
1, Ostrovityanov St., Moscow 117997
Russian Federation
1, Ostrovityanov St., Moscow 117997
D. V. Ivashchenko
Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education, Ministry of Health of Russia
Russian Federation
2/1, Barrikadnaya St., Build. 1, Moscow 125993
Russian Federation
2/1, Barrikadnaya St., Build. 1, Moscow 125993
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Sychev D.A., Zhuchkov A.V., Tereshchenko O.V., Ivashchenko D.V. Tapering (deprescribing) of benzodiazepine tranquilizers. Neurology, Neuropsychiatry, Psychosomatics. 2019;11(1):89-95. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.14412/2074-2711-2019-1-89-95
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