A 71-year-old woman with a background of depression and generalised anxiety disorder has been stable on Sertraline 100 mg and Diazepam 5 mg TDS for th...

Question

A 71-year-old woman with a background of depression and generalised anxiety disorder has been stable on Sertraline 100 mg and Diazepam 5 mg TDS for the past 4 years. She asks to come off the Diazepam. Her GP plans a gradual taper. During the tapering process, she develops increased anxiety, insomnia, and muscle twitching. What is the MOST likely explanation?

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms

Answer

Relapse of her original anxiety disorder

Answer

Sertraline side effects

Answer

Serotonin syndrome

Answer

Caffeine toxicity

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Symptoms