Definition of "temazepam" [temazepam]

• A benzodiazepine derivative that is primarily used to treat insomnia. (noun)

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• "More than half of those babies (55%) had also been exposed to either benzodiazepines such as temazepam or heroin (40%) while in the womb."
• "Sleeping pills, of which the most common are the older benzodiazepines like valium (diazepam), clonazepam (klonopin), ativan (lorazepam), restoril (temazepam), and the like, hit all three of benzodiazepine receptors and still do not produce fully natural sleep."
• "Oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam AND doxylamine … and they ruled it an "ACCIDENT"?"