title: Comparison of diazepam and flurazepam in the treatment of insomnia in general practice.
abstract: In a double-blind crossover study in general practice, flurazepam was shown to be significantly better (p less than 0.001) than diazepam in treating sleep disturbance. Fewer patients reported side-effects on flurazepam.
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002214:Capsules; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003975:Diazepam / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005260:Female; D005479:Flurazepam / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D007319:Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D002214:Capsules; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D005479:Flurazepam; D003975:Diazepam