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Getting off a benzodiazepine: What should the rate of taper be?

This article was first published on December 20, 2022. It was last reviewed and updated on December 22, 2022. A Member messaged me: “I remember reading about the 10 % rule to taper off benzos”, and asked for more guidance on tapering off benzodiazepines. On this page, we will discuss only the question of the…

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