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Withdrawal safety & emergency planning

Stopping benzodiazepines abruptly after physical dependence can cause severe, potentially life-threatening withdrawal.

Safety first: Do not stop or change benzodiazepine medication without appropriate clinical guidance. Seizures, delirium, severe confusion, or difficulty breathing require emergency evaluation.

Call emergency services

Seizures, delirium, severe confusion, difficulty breathing, or an immediate threat to safety warrant emergency care. Call 911 in the US.

If medication access is interrupted

If you may be physically dependent and are running out of medication, contact your prescriber, pharmacist, or urgent medical service promptly. Do not rely on online instructions to manage withdrawal.

Prepare your information

Keep an up-to-date list of medications, other substances, allergies, prior seizures, and healthcare contacts for clinicians.

Opioid and sedative combinations

Benzodiazepines mixed with opioids or alcohol can increase overdose risk. Naloxone reverses opioid effects, not benzodiazepine effects; emergency care is still necessary.

Crisis support

For emotional crisis in the US, call or text 988. For immediate medical emergencies, call 911.

Further reading

External sources for additional context; they do not replace medical care.