Beers criteria as a medication that is potentially inappropriate for use in older adults. Short- or intermediate-acting benzodiazepines are preferable if a benzodiazepine is required. Withdrawal symptoms after abrupt cessation of diazepam may include convulsions, tremor, abdominal cramps, panic attacks, depression, vomiting, anxiety, agitation, insomnia and sweating. Catatonia following benzodiazepine withdrawal has