Withdrawal from benzodiazepines can occur for people who have been taking therapeutic or higher doses daily for two or more weeks.

Common symptoms of withdrawal from benzodiazepines include:

• insomnia
• anxiety
• irritability and agitation
• restlessness
• depression
• tremor
• dizziness

Less common but more serious withdrawal symptoms are –

• seizures/fits
• delirium

You should contact your doctor if you experience worrying symptoms like these.

Factsheets
- Benzodiazepines Fact Sheet (ADF)