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McIntosh B, Clark M, Spry C. Benzodiazepines in Older Adults: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness, Cost-Effectiveness, and Guidelines [Internet]. Ottawa (ON): Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health; 2011 Jan.

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Table 1Pharmacokinetic Classification of Benzodiazepines Available in Canada2

Long-actingIntermediate-actingShort-acting
ChlordiazepoxideAlprazolamMidazolam
ClorazepateBromazepamTriazolam
DiazepamClobazam
FlurazepamClonazepam
Lorazepam
Nitrazepam
Oxazepam
Temazepam

From: 1, CONTEXT AND POLICY ISSUES

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