Recurrent Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Catatonia in an Older Adult

Am J Psychiatry. 2017 Oct 1;174(10):1001-1002. doi: 10.1176/appi.ajp.2017.17060637.
No abstract available

Keywords: Antianxiety Agents; Consultation-Liaison; Drug Side Effects-Other; Geriatric Psychiatry.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Benzodiazepines / adverse effects*
  • Catatonia / chemically induced*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / psychology*

Substances

  • Benzodiazepines