It is better to taper off gradually. Causes Dependence on benzodiazepines take hold in two ways. It can develop gradually if you take low doses for several months or years, or set in quickly if you take higher doses than you are supposed to. If you become dependent on a benzodiazepine, you will feel an intense craving for it and get sick if you do not take it. You may also need to take more and more of the drug to get the same feeling that a smaller dosage used to provide.
Some people have seizures or hallucinations.
Your doctor is likely to gradually reduce your daily dosage. You may need counseling to help you stop using the drug and other medicines to help ease the withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how long it's safe to continue taking the drug. Tell your doctor exactly how much of the drug you have been taking. Also tell your doctor if you are taking any other medications.