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Hi, what is the difference between oxazepam and temazepam. is oxazepam just for behaviour and temazepam for insomnia?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Oxazepam: Oxazepam is an Anxiolytic. Temazepam is a Hypnotic.

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Answered 4/15/2015

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