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The 8 pages that link to Hypnotic, each with the reason it gives.

• BenzodiazepineRelated: Some benzodiazepines are prescribed for short-term insomnia because they promote sleep and reduce arousal.

• SedativeRelated: Hypnotics overlap with sedatives but are specifically used to promote sleep.

• Chloral hydrateNarrower topic: Its historical therapeutic role was chiefly as a sleep-inducing drug.

• ParaldehydeNarrower topic: Paraldehyde’s stronger depressant effects made it a historical sleep-inducing medicine.

• DepressantRelated: Depressant effects can be used therapeutically to treat insomnia.

• TriazolamNarrower topic: Triazolam is a hypnotic whose benefits must be weighed against sedation and dependence.

• FlunitrazepamNarrower topic: Flunitrazepam’s principal therapeutic role is as a potent sleep-inducing drug.

• MethaqualoneRelated: Methaqualone was prescribed as a sleep-inducing drug.