# Benzodiazepine Dependence. Treatment and Symptoms. Patient

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**Created:** [10 August 2025 03:13 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/benzodiazepine-dependence-treatment-and-symptoms-patient/819531 "2025-08-10T03:13:32Z")\
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**Post date:** [10 August 2025 03:13 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/benzodiazepine-dependence-treatment-and-symptoms-patient/819531/1 "2025-08-10T03:13:32Z")

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The first benzodiazepine was marketed in 1959. It was described as a 'minor tranquilliser' and an alternative to barbiturates. Benzodiazepines act by enhancing the effect of gamma-aminobutyric acid on the GABA-A receptor, thereby resulting in CNS depression.1 They are anxiolytic, hypnotic, anticonvulsant and muscle relaxants. They also cause psychomotor retardation.

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This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at [https://patient.info/doctor/mental-health/benzodiazepine-dependence](https://patient.info/doctor/mental-health/benzodiazepine-dependence)

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**Author:** ![CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/user_avatar/community.patient.info/communityadmin/32/3095_2.png) [@CommunityAdmin](https://community.patient.info/u/CommunityAdmin)\
**Post date:** [16 August 2025 00:01 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/benzodiazepine-dependence-treatment-and-symptoms-patient/819531/2 "2025-08-16T00:01:38Z")

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