| What happens when doctors stop prescribing temazepam? Use of alternative therapies. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9830189 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We investigated the withdrawal of temazepam in a single general practice using two alternative prescribing policies: an alternative benzodiazepine; or an alternative group of drugs recommended for short-term management of insomnia, including sedative antihistamines and chloral hydrate. The study showed that temazepam prescribing in general practice can be reduced or stopped by using a simple intervention. An alternative benzodiazepine is useful in helping patients to stop their use of hypnotic agents. The use of antihistamines as substitute hypnotics is not advocated on the basis of our findings. |
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Authors:
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T C Gilhooly; M G Webster; N W Poole; S Ross |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners Volume: 48 ISSN: 0960-1643 ISO Abbreviation: Br J Gen Pract Publication Date: 1998 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-12-04 Completed Date: 1998-12-04 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9005323 Medline TA: Br J Gen Pract Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1601-2 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Parkhead Health Centre, Glasgow. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Anti-Anxiety Agents / therapeutic use* Family Practice Female Histamine Agonists / therapeutic use* Humans Male Middle Aged Patient Satisfaction Physician's Practice Patterns Sleep Disorders / drug therapy* Temazepam / therapeutic use* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anti-Anxiety Agents; 0/Histamine Agonists; 846-50-4/Temazepam |
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Comment In:
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Br J Gen Pract. 1999 Jan;49(438):65-6
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10622027
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