Hypnotic Discontinuation Using a Blinded (Masked) Tapering Approach: A Case Series

Hypnotic Discontinuation Using a Blinded (Masked) Tapering Approach: A Case Series

Chronic use of hypnotic medications such as benzodiazepines is associated with adverse consequences including increased risk of falls. Efforts to help patients discontinue these medications have had varying levels of success. We developed a blinded (masked) tapering protocol to help patients taper o...

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Main Authors: Constance H. Fung, Jennifer L. Martin, Cathy Alessi, Joseph M. Dzierzewski, Ian A. Cook, Alison Moore, Austin Grinberg, Michelle Zeidler, Lara Kierlin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychiatry
Subjects:
benzodiazepine discontinuation
cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia
placebo effect
nocebo effect
medication taper
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00717/full

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