Minimal interventions to decrease long-term use of benzodiazepines in primary care: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND: Long-term use of benzodiazepines (BZDs) is common. Not only is such use ineffective, but it also has several risks in addition to dependence, and remains a significant problem among the older population. AIM: To systematically review randomised controlled trials that evaluate the effect...

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Main Authors: Mugunthan, K, McGuire, T, Glasziou, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011