Benzodiazepine use in Spain: risks and perspectives on the current situation and proposals for their rational use
Benzodiazepines are among the most widely prescribed treatments for insomnia, and can have positive effects on sleep when used for a maximum of 4 weeks. However, benzodiazepines disrupt sleep architecture, and their long-term use leads to negative outcomes, including impairments in memory and attent...
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| Main Authors: | Carlos Roncero, Lorenzo Armenteros, Carmen Bellido-Cambrón, Amparo Bonilla-Guijarro, Emilio Gómez-Cibeira |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Pharmacology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2025.1547488/full |
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