Hypnotics and anxiolytics

Polypharmacy guidance: realistic prescribing
Scottish Government Effective Prescribing & Therapeutics Division
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Chapter 4: Central nervous system and psychotropic medication

  • CAUTION: Risk of falls/fractures, confusion, memory impairment
    • See Section 3.4 for specific information on benzodiazepines and Z drugs withdrawal, and see insomnia guidelines
  • CAUTION: Risk of dependency