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Is alprazolam short acting? The ATOM mnemonic says it is short-acting, but I have seen elsewhere that it is not? And what about lorazepam, which uptodate says isa short-acting benzo [Preclinical] :
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A patient requested refills for 2 benzodiazepine agents at the same time (alprazolam and clonazepam). Is this ever appropriate?
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A retrospective study of chart review for the use of benzodiazepines and related drugs among patients with dementia
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Alprazolam, molecule. It is benzodiazepine, short-acting tranquilizer with anxiolytic, sedative-hypnotic, anticonvulsant activities. Structural chemic Stock Vector Image & Art - Alamy
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Detoxification From Benzodiazepine Use: Strategies and Schedules for Clinical Practice | Psychiatric Annals
![mednotes on Twitter: "Benzodiazepines for anxiety - Disabling or extremely distressing anxiety - Restrict to 2-4wks - Lowest effective dose - Withdraw gradually - Intermediate-acting: ↑risk of withdrawal symptoms + ↓risk of mednotes on Twitter: "Benzodiazepines for anxiety - Disabling or extremely distressing anxiety - Restrict to 2-4wks - Lowest effective dose - Withdraw gradually - Intermediate-acting: ↑risk of withdrawal symptoms + ↓risk of](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DceS9w5WsAAAVNH.jpg)