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Temazepam can cause drowsiness and a decreased level of consciousness, which increases the risk of falls in patients, particularly the elderly.

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Is it true that Temazepam can cause drowsiness and a decreased level of consciousness, which increases the risk of falls in patients, particularly the elderly?

Yes. Clinical evidence consistently demonstrates that benzodiazepines like temazepam cause sedation, drowsiness, and central nervous system depression, significantly elevating the risk of falls and delirium, particularly among older adults.

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The analysis

The retrieved papers widely concur that benzodiazepines cause sedation and cognitive impairment, and clinical guidelines specifically warn against their use in older adults due to the heightened risk of falls and adverse neurological events.

Evidence for · 3
Evolving Clinical Management of Postoperative Delirium: A Narrative Review.
2025
Identifies benzodiazepine exposure as a significant risk factor for postoperative delirium and associated complications in older surgical patients.
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S, A., DP, D., AT, H., AV, H., R, R., C, J. B., G, V., S, S., & AD, K. (2025). Evolving Clinical Management of Postoperative Delirium: A Narrative Review.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.92927

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Rational Use of Benzodiazepines in Modern Healthcare: Evidence-Based Strategies.
2026
Explicitly states that benzodiazepine use is discouraged in older adults due to elevated risks of cognitive impairment and falls.
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J, S., N, T., & M, B. (2026). Rational Use of Benzodiazepines in Modern Healthcare: Evidence-Based Strategies.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14101392

Perioperative sleep management in cardiac surgery: an evidence-oriented narrative review of pharmacological, behavioral, and respiratory support strategies.
2026
Notes that GABAergic hypnotics can cause sedation and drowsiness, leading to an increased risk of adverse events such as delirium and cognitive impairment.
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B, K., Y, Y., M, S., M, Y., & Y, M. (2026). Perioperative sleep management in cardiac surgery: an evidence-oriented narrative review of pharmacological, behavioral, and respiratory support strategies.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2026.1853937

What does the evidence say?

The retrieved papers widely concur that benzodiazepines cause sedation and cognitive impairment, and clinical guidelines specifically warn against their use in older adults due to the heightened risk of falls and adverse neurological events.

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