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. 1981;11 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):31S-35S.
doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2125.1981.tb01836.x.

Effects of benzodiazepines on sleep and wakefulness

T Roth, F Zorick, J Sicklesteel, E Stepanski

Effects of benzodiazepines on sleep and wakefulness

T Roth et al. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 1981.

Abstract

The differential effects of short and long acting benzodiazepines on sleeping and waking behaviour are discussed, with particular reference to hypnotic efficacy, and their effects on the structure of sleep and daytime function.

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