Which benzodiazepines are metabolized by glucuronidation

Which benzodiazepines are metabolized by glucuronidation and may be preferred in situations in which liver function may be compromised (such as alcoholic cirrhosis)? 

Lorazepam, temazepam, and oxazepam are metabolized by glucuronidation and not by the hepatic CYP450 system.

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