The Effect of Melatonin on Benzodiazepine Discontinuation and Sleep Quality in Adults Attempting to Discontinue Benzodiazepines: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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  2015

• Venue

  Drugs & Aging

• Publication date

  2015-11-07

• Fields of study

  Medicine

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  DOI 10.1007/s40266-015-0322-5PMID 26547856
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