Restoril (Noun)
Meaning
A frequently prescribed benzodiazepine (trade name Restoril); takes effect slowly and lasts long enough to help those people who wake up frequently during the night.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Restoril is often prescribed to treat insomnia and other sleep disorders in adults.
- The doctor prescribed 30mg of Restoril to help the patient sleep through the night.
- Restoril can help reduce the number of times a person wakes up during the night.
- Taking Restoril on a regular basis can lead to dependence and other side effects.
- The patient was instructed to take a single dose of Restoril before bedtime.