Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Explained

Video Description

Today's video is reviews basic concepts about Benzodiazepine Withdrawal in easy to understand terminology. Benzodiazepines aka tranquilizers/sedatives are commonly prescribed around the world (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium) to spot treat anxiety and insomnia. But, these medications carry a potential inherent risk of patients developing a physical tolerance and physical/psychological dependence on them. When that point of tolerance is reached, there is a higher risk of going through withdrawal when trying to stop or gradually come off this medications. And this concept of withdrawal will be the primary focus of today's educational discussion. Topics Covered: *What are benzodiazepines & which ones are commonly prescribed ones? *Why Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Occurs *Reviewing the concept of responsible prescribing/usage vs the type of usage that will put you at higher risk of tolerance/dependence *General Risk Factor Considerations *Reviewing Mild, Moderate, and Severe withdrawal signs/symptoms *Emphasizing the importance of needing to detox off benzodiazepines under medical guidance/supervision. Dr. Andrew Kim M.D. Let's connect: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndrewKimMD - @AndrewKimMD Website & Blog: https://andrewkimMD.com The information in this video, including but not limited to, videos, text, graphics, images and other material contained on this video channel and its affiliated websites (such as AndrewKimMD.com) are for informational and entertainment purposes only. No material on this channel is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen on this website or its affiliated social media sites & channels. **Disclosures: At the time of creating this video, Dr. Andrew Kim M.D. was an independent contractor on the Janssen Speakers Bureau and works as a Principal Investigator on FDA clinical trials for pharmaceutical sponsors. **