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Flunitrazepam vs Zaleplon
Compare Flunitrazepam vs Zaleplon for insomnia. Differences in duration, abuse potential, side effects, and black box warnings. See which may be better.
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Clinical context
This comparison typically arises when selecting a hypnotic for short-term insomnia, balancing benzodiazepine duration against Z-drug onset and safety profiles.
Bottom line
Zaleplon may be a more suitable short-term option than Flunitrazepam for sleep initiation due to lower residual effects, but both carry substantial risks.
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