Benzodiazepine Detox
Benzodiazepine Detox
Benzodiazepine Detox
Benzodiazepine withdrawal is one of the most dangerous in medicine — abrupt cessation can cause seizures and death. We never recommend cold-turkey detox from benzos. Our protocol uses gradual tapering, often substituting longer-acting agents, monitored continuously by physicians experienced in benzodiazepine dependence. Patience is part of the protocol.
Timeline
Onset
1–4 days
Depending on benzo half-life. Anxiety and insomnia first.
Peak
1–2 weeks
Severe anxiety, tremors, seizure risk peaks. Tapering reduces severity.
Subsiding
2–4 weeks
Acute symptoms ease as taper completes.
Protracted
months
Some clients experience lingering anxiety and sleep disruption that resolves slowly.
Symptoms
Our Tools
Switch to a longer-acting agent (often diazepam) and taper slowly.
Reduce seizure risk during the high-risk window.
Manage rebound insomnia without re-introducing dependence.
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