When, if ever, would you consider tapering patients started by another provider on low-dose, as-needed lorazepam for insomnia without a history of cognitive impairment or substance use disorders?

It is important to have a conversation with your patient about potential side effects and benefits of discontinuation of benzodiazepines, especially when it is used for an indication like insomnia. I have had this conversation with any of my patients who are using benzodiazepines.

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