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They say that benzodiazepine like clonazepam should only be used short term. but the question is, why is some psychiatrists prescribe them long term? is it allowed? thank you?

Q: they say that benzodiazepine like clonazepam should only be used short term. but the question is, why is some psychiatrists prescribe them long term? is it allowed? thank you?

: Should is not equal must or have to. There are conditions which required to be treated with clonazepam in the long term.

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Should is not equal must or have to. There are conditions which required to be treated with clonazepam in the long term.

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A member asked:

They say that benzodiazepine like clonazepam should only be used short term. but the question is, why is some psychiatrists prescribe them long term? is it allowed? thank you?

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