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\"\"<\/a>A benzodiazepine sedative-hypnotic medication used in the treatment of insomnia. Marketed under the brand name restoril.<\/p>\n

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A hypnotic drug used in the short-term treatment of insomnia.<\/p>\n

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Oral benzodiazepine used m the treatment of insomnia; side effects include over-sedation, dizziness, and confusion.<\/p>\n

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A benzodiazepine anxiolytic derived from diazepam which is used for short-term treatment of insomnia, generally associated with difficulty in falling asleep, frequent nocturnal awakening or early-morning awakening. Temazepam is a relatively quick-acting hypnotic of short duration, so although there is little hangover the next morning compared with other hypnotics there may still be some drowsiness and effect on skilled tasks such as driving. It should be avoided in elderly people who are at risk of developing ataxia\u00a0and so liable to falling and injuring themselves. Temazepam is often abused by drug addicts.<\/p>\n

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This benzodiazepine medication is employed to address insomnia, but it’s also susceptible to being abused as a recreational drug.<\/p>\n

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