Question

A 38-year-old woman with long-standing anxiety presents requesting a benzodiazepine refill. She reports daily use of clonazepam for 6 months, escalating doses and impairment at work. According to Canadian anxiety and addiction guidance, what is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Gradually taper benzodiazepine while introducing first-line SSRI and CBT referral

Answer

Provide indefinite benzodiazepine refills at current dose

Answer

Stop benzodiazepine abruptly today

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Start antipsychotic medication instead

Answer

Do nothing; dependence is not a concern

Practice question

A 38-year-old woman with long-standing anxiety presents requesting a benzodiazepine refill. She reports daily use of clonazepam for 6 months, escalating doses and impairment at work. According to Canadian anxiety and addiction guidance, what is the most appropriate management?