Benzodiazepines for sleep problems

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Author: Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS Last Updated: January 22, 2008
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Catherine D. Serio, PhD - Behavioral Health
Jan Ulfberg, MD, PhD - Sleep Disorders

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