Do you recommend tapering patients with long-term benzodiazepine use for anxiety who are stable and functional, and assuming no side effects or concerns for misuse?

Do you attempt to taper patients off long-term benzodiazepine for anxiety or insomnia whose sx are stable without concerns for misuse?

• Yes, for all of my patients
• For some of my patients depending on their comorbid conditions
• For some of my patients depending on their age
• Maybe, depends on the situation (dose, duration of therapy, indication, other options, etc.)
• No, if they've been stable and without concerns I don't address it
• Other