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What is the main difference between restoril (temazepam) and xanax (alprazolam)?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

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XANAX (alprazolam) & TEMAZEPAM: Xanax (alprazolam) (alpraolam) is a benzodiazepine and is used for anxiety, depression & panic attacks. Temazepam is also a benzodiazepine & is also used for anxiety and, in addition, for insomnia.

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Answered 2/3/2021

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