The 7.5-mg and 15-mg doses of temazepam were equally effective for the treatment of transient insomnia. In keeping with current practice guidelines, initiation of treatment with temazepam for transient insomnia should

Body mass index (BMI) as a first-line screening criterion for detection of excessive daytime sleepiness among professional drivers.

The 7.5-mg and 15-mg doses of temazepam were equally effective for maintaining sleep during the last third of the night. Continuity of sleep throughout the night, as reflected by sleep architecture, was also similar regardless of dose. In keeping with current practice guidelines, initiation of treatment with temazepam for transient insomnia should begin with the 7.5 mg dose.