Posted by Cecilia on January 31, 2007, at 3:14:09
In reply to Re: Why is valium relatively unpopular? » saturn, posted by yxibow on January 31, 2007, at 1:41:00
I've heard that before, that Restoril (temazepam) is a metabolite of Valium, so theoretically has an even longer half-life, yet it is marketed as a sleeping pill, with presumably the goal of it wearing off in 8 hours, while Valium is marketed for anxiety. Makes you wonder if the drug companies decide where the market niche has the greatest potential for profit and then decide what drug to fit into that niche rather than the other way round. Cecilia
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