Description
Temazepam is commonly used to treat certain types of a sleep problem called insomnia, which can include symptoms like trouble falling asleep and waking up often during the night.
Temazepam
Temazepam produces a calming effect on the brain and nerves, which helps you fall asleep and reduces how often you wake up during the night.
Buy temazepam
Brands and other names
- Restoril
Dosage forms and strengths
- 7.5 mg oral capsules
- 15 mg oral capsules
- 22.5 mg oral capsules
- 30 mg oral capsules
Temazepam uk
Temazepam should be stored at room temperature, between 68 F to 77 F (20 C to 25 C). It can be exposed to temperatures between 59 F to 86 F (15 C to 30 C) for shorter periods of time, such as when transporting it. Store in a cool, dry place.
The most common side effects of temazepam are listed below. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of these side effects that bother you.
- Drowsiness
- Tiredness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Feeling nervous
- Nausea
Risk With Opioid Medicines. Taking temazepam with an opioid medicine, such as codeine, morphine, and oxycodone, may lead to severe drowsiness, breathing problems, coma, and death. Get emergency help right away if you experience the following symptoms.
- Anxiety
- Trouble remembering, learning, or concentrating
- Depression
- Problems sleeping
- Feeling like insects are crawling under the skin
- Weakness
- Shaking
- Muscle twitching
- Burning or prickling feeling in the hands, arms, legs, or feet
- Ringing in the ears
Unaware of Activities While Not Fully Awake. Temazepam may cause you to get out of bed and do an activity you do not know you are doing. The next morning, you may not remember doing anything.
- Driving a car, also called “sleep driving”
- Making and eating food
- Talking on the phone
- Having sex
- Sleepwalking
What should I know about
Do not share it with other people, even if they have the same condition as you. It may harm them.
People who are 65 years and older can be at greater risk for some side effects of temazepam, including drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, and trouble with balance or coordination with. Talk to your healthcare provider about your risks if you are in this age group.
What should I tell my healthcare
In particular, make sure that you discuss any of the following.
Mental Health Problems. Tell your healthcare provider about your recent and current mental health problems, especially if you have had depression, thoughts of suicide or dying, or have ever attempted suicide.
Substance Use Disorder. Is a controlled substance and may be misused or lead to dependence. Tell your healthcare provider if you have a history of a drug or alcohol disorder.
Current and Past Health Conditions. Tell your healthcare provider if you have lung disease or breathing problems.
Pregnancy. It is not known if or how temazepam could affect pregnancy or harm an unborn baby. Taking it during the later stages of pregnancy can cause withdrawal and the following symptoms in newborns.
- Breathing problems
- Sluggish
- Low muscle tone
- Jittery
- Fussiness or irritability
- Restlessness
- Shaking
- Excessive crying
- Feeding problems
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