Acute use (>3–4 days):

can stop immediately.

Short‐term use (≥3–4 days):

wean over 2–5 days.

Medium‐term use (weeks):

wean over 1–2 weeks.

Long‐term use (months/years):

wean slowly (months to years).

Acute use (>3–4 days):

can stop immediately.

Short‐term use (≥3–4 days):

wean over 2–5 days.

Medium‐term use (weeks):

wean over 1–2 weeks.

Long‐term use (months/years):

wean slowly (months to years).

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