Abrupt discontinuation of
benzodiazepine therapy has been reported to cause
withdrawal symptoms including irritability, nervousness, and insomnia. Abdominal cramps, confusion, depression, perceptual disturbances, sweating, nausea/vomiting, paresthesias, photophobia, hyperacusis, tachycardia, and trembling also occur during benzodiazepine withdrawal, but these reactions are less frequent. Convulsions, hallucinations, delirium, and paranoia also can occur.