In today's fast-paced world, where medication seems to be the answer to every ailment, it's crucial to pause and reflect on what we're putting into our bodies, especially when it comes to psychotropic medications. In this blog post, we're going to delve into the concept of deprescribing, its significance, and how it could potentially benefit you or someone you know who's considering coming off psychotropic medication.

Benzodiazepines (Benzos) are medications such as alprazolam (Xanax), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), and clonazepam (Klonopin). They help treat mental health conditions such as anxiety disorder and panic disorders. They may also be used as an antidepressant.

Yet, there may come a time when you decide to stop your use of benzos. Adverse side effects, tolerance, and benzodiazepine addiction may be factors that motivate you to begin benzodiazepine withdrawal.