A patient has been taking temazepam (Restoril) for intermittent insomnia.She tells the nurse that when she takes it,she sleeps well,but the next day she feels "so tired." What is the nurse's best explanation to the patient?
A) Long-term use results in a sedative effect.
B) She should take the drug every night to reduce this hangover effect.
C) Benzodiazepines affect the sleep cycle, thus causing a hangover effect.
D) Benzodiazepines increase CNS activity, thus causing tiredness the next day.
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