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Medicines associated with dependence or withdrawal symptoms: safe prescribing and withdrawal management for adults

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  • Reference number: NG215
  • Published:  20 April 2022
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MHRA patient leaflets

The MHRA have produced patient leaflets on the risks of addiction, dependence and withdrawal when using:

  • benzodiazepines
  • gabapentinoids
  • Z-drugs

This page was last updated: 30 April 2026

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