In a recent article discussing phenibut withdrawal, what is the most commonly utilized medication class to help attenuate symptoms?
Benzodiazepines
Feldman, Ryan, Brian Autry, Joanna Dukes, Thomas Lofy, Gina Marchetti, Amber Patt, Nicole Batterman, and Jillian Theobald. “A Systematic Review of Phenibut Withdrawal Focusing on Complications, Therapeutic Approaches, and Single Substance versus Polysubstance Withdrawal.” Clinical Toxicology 61, no. 11 (November 2, 2023): 941–51. https://doi.org/10.1080/15563650.2023.2285702.
Contributed by Allison Shaunak, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, UF Health Jacksonville on behalf of the Florida Poison Information Center Network
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