Is it okay to COMBINE benzodiazepines

January 2013

Is it okay to COMBINE benzodiazepines?

Only rarely.

Benzos are sometimes combined for different conditions...such as lorazepam for daytime anxiety and temazepam at bedtime for sleep.

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