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Benzodiazepine Dependency (BDZQ)

Benzodiazepine Dependency Symptoms (BDZQ)

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Have you taken sleeping pills or tranquillisers each day or night for six months or longer?

Have you ever increased your dose or changed brands?

Have you tried unsuccessfully to cut down or to stop altogether?

If you have missed a dose, have you felt ill or highly anxious?

Do you make sure that you never miss a dose of benzodiazepines?

Do you carry your benzodiazepines with you just in case?

Are the effects of the benzodiazepines interfering with your life in some way?

In addition to your benzodiazepines, are you drinking alcohol or using other drugs?