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Benzodiazepine-Induced Neurological Dysfunction

The effects of long-term benzodiazepine use and cessation on neurological function, including cognitive deficits, sensory and motor complaints, mood and sleep disturbances.

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Jan 17, 2026
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What neurological effects can long‑term benzodiazepine use and withdrawal cause, according to medical literature?

Long-term benzodiazepine use and cessation can produce a spectrum of neurological effects ranging from a well-characterized acute withdrawal syndrome to a less-understood set of prolonged problems now...