Assertion: benzodiazepine's use | /r/HasProperty | discouraged
Facets:
value: due to other possible adverse effects
type: CAUSE
value: due to their addictive nature
type: CAUSE
Source sentences:
text: However, in critically ill people, propofol has been found to be superior to lorazepam both in effectiveness and overall cost; as a result, the use of propofol for this indication is now encouraged, whereas the use of lorazepam is discouraged.
text: While episodic and short-term use of benzodiazepines is generally safe, longer term use is discouraged due to their addictive nature and other possible adverse effects.