RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Self-harm and suicide associated with benzodiazepine usage
JF British Journal of General Practice
JO Br J Gen Pract
FD British Journal of General Practice
SP 407
OP 408
VO 57
IS 538
A1 Greg Neale
A1 Allan J Smith
YR 2007
UL http://bjgp.org/content/57/538/407.abstract
AB Benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed in primary care for anxiety disorders and insomnia. However, they can cause dependence with withdrawal symptoms that are both physical and psychological. These complications are also more common with short-acting benzodiazepines such as lorazepam. This case report describes a previously stable 62-year-old male who inflicted serious stab wounds to himself, twice within a month, during changes in his benzodiazepine regime.