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Which has less side effects like short term memory & more effective for a normal sleep? clonazepam or suvorexant? & which of this has more dependence

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

No difference: They both have advantages over insomnia therapies that carry a risk of dependency and abuse. Ask your doctor for your individual needs.

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/9/2015

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