Circadian rest-activity rhythms during benzodiazepine tapering covered by melatonin versus placebo add-on: data derived from a randomized clinical trial

Circadian rest-activity rhythms during benzodiazepine tapering covered by melatonin versus placebo add-on: data derived from a randomized clinical trial

Abstract Background Patients with severe mental illness often suffer from disruptions in circadian rest-activity cycles, which might partly be attributed to ongoing psychopharmacological medication. Benzodiazepines are frequently prescribed for prolonged periods despite recommendations of only short...

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Main Authors: Lone Baandrup, Ole Bernt Fasmer, Birte Yding Glenthøj, Poul Jørgen Jennum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-10-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
Schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder
Circadian rhythms
Benzodiazepines
Discontinuation
Withdrawal
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12888-016-1062-8

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