Mark LeedsUnfortunately, a fast benzodiazepine detox, where benzos are removed from the patient's system within a short period, such as 2-4 weeks, or less, can cause serious protracted withdrawal issues.
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Supporting patient decisions improves outcomes in psychiatric medication reductions.
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"If a patient is experiencing unusual, unexplained allergy symptoms, and they are on benzodiazepines, tapering off of benzos, or in protracted withdrawal after stopping benzos, MCAS or histamine sensitivity may be the cause." https://lttr.ai/Amwp3
This involved a slow tapering off of benzodiazepines, under strict medical supervision, to minimize withdrawal symptoms and avoid exacerbating her POTS symptoms.
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The sudden spikes in heart rate and other symptoms of POTS could be exacerbated, if not partly caused, by benzodiazepine-induced neurological dysfunction (BIND) or withdrawal.
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Do Benzos Cause POTS? Benzodiazepine Withdrawal and Dysautonomia: https://lttr.ai/Alwua
Healthcare autonomy puts patients in control of their medication choices.
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Their resources, including the Ashton Manual and Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines, help patients understand benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome and its complexities.
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In order to better advise patients, doctors must develop a better understanding of the injuries caused by these medications, and of mental illness itself.
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When a person experiences adverse effects from medication used to treat psychiatric conditions, they should be able to seek medical advice for safely reducing and discontinuing the medication.
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