Every year thousands of people have been tapered off of Benzodiazepines too rapidly with disastrous results. Such rapid tapers can result in permanent nerve damage such as severe Peripheral Neuropathy and Paresthesia and Tinnitus.

A too rapid taper can lead to Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome:

"Symptoms can sometimes come and go with wave-like reoccurrences or fluctuations in severity of symptoms. Common symptoms include impaired cognition, irritability, depressed mood, and anxiety; all of which may reach severe levels which can lead to relapse.

The protracted withdrawal syndrome from benzodiazepines can produce symptoms identical to generalized anxiety disorder as well as panic disorder. Due to the sometimes prolonged nature and severity of benzodiazepine withdrawal, abrupt withdrawal is not advised.

Common symptoms of post-acute withdrawal syndrome are:
Psychosocial dysfunction
Anhedonia
Depression
Impaired interpersonal skills
Obsessive-compulsive behaviour
Feelings of guilt
Autonomic disturbances
Pessimistic thoughts
Impaired concentration
Lack of initiative
Craving
Inability to think clearly
Memory problems
Emotional overreactions or numbness
Sleep disturbances
Physical coordination problems
Stress sensitivity
Increased sensitivity to pain
Panic disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
Sleep disturbance (dreams of using, behaviors associated with the life style)

Symptoms occur intermittently, but are not always present. They are made worse by stress or other triggers and may arise at unexpected times and for no apparent reason. They may last for a short while or longer. Any of the following may trigger a temporary return or worsening of the symptoms of post-acute withdrawal syndrome"

If you have suffered from being tapered off of a Benzodiazepine too rapidly join the fight to receive compensation for this type of reckless practice.