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Withdrawal Symptoms Following Abrupt Discontinuance of Low-Dose Alprazolam in an Elderly Patient

The abrupt withdrawal of benzodiazepine derivatives is known to cause a variety of symptoms, including anxiety, tremor, agitation, confusion, and seizures. Patients receiving shorter-acting agents, such as alprazolam (Xanax), for long periods are more at risk for developing symptoms. Most reports of withdrawal symptoms following alprazolam discontinuance are concerned with high doses in younger patients. 1,2 Despite its frequent use in the elderly, we were