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A member asked:

Constant exhaustion and muscle twitches... stress or something else? should i see my doc? also might be protracted benzodiazepine withdrawal...

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes, get seen.: Please do see your doctor. Tapering off of benzodiazapines should be done under supervision of your physician. Take care.

Answered 4/28/2013

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SEE YOUR DOCTOR: It might also be an unrelated neurological problem.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 4/16/2016

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