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Can low dose trazadone help to reduce benzodiazepine use and withdrawal?
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Yes: trazodone is definitely a better alternative for sleep. Chronic use of benzos leads to tolerance and rebound insomnia. Just make sure you taper and do not stop benzo abruptly and consult with prescribing doc. If you are a resident of CA I would be happy to provide a virtual consult. If not consider a virtual consult with a Healthtap psychiatrist who is licensed in your state
Answered 7/26/2015
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