O uso prolongado de benzodiazepínicos e suas complicações: uma revisão de literatura

Abstract

Among the most prescribed drugs in the world are the benzodiazepines, but in Brazil, there is little research regarding the use of these medications in general. Despite recommendations contrary to its prolonged use, what we see on the day of the Family Health Program is that these medications increases significantly over time. Indiscriminate use of this medication involving users, families and health professionals. The lack of information about the consequences of continuous use of benzodiazepines and the lack of professional training are the main factors that favor this phenomenon. Given this reality this study makes a review about the prolonged use of this medication and its adverse effects, highlighting the need for adoption of educational / informational to rationalize the use of these drugs while minimizing their abuse and inadequate.