Restoril Temazepam 30mg

What is Restoril Temazepam 30mg ?

Restoril (temazepam) is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). Temazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with sleep problems (insomnia).

Restoril is used to treat insomnia symptoms  such as trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.

Restoril works by slowing down the central nervous system (brain), causing drowsiness which helps patients fall asleep.

Important information about: Restoril Temazepam 30mg
Do not use Restoril if you are pregnant. Temazepam can cause birth defects or life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in a newborn.

Restoril Temazepam 30mg may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. This medicine should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it.Misuse of habit-forming medicine can cause addiction, overdose, or death.

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Restoril Temazepam 30mg may cause a severe allergic reaction. Stop taking temazepam and get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Take this medication only when you are getting ready for several hours of sleep. You may fall asleep very quickly after taking the medicine.

Some people using this medicine have engaged in activity such as driving, eating, or making phone calls and later having no memory of the activity. If this happens to you, stop taking Restoril and talk with your doctor about another treatment for your sleep disorder.

Before taking this medicine
You should not use Restoril if you are allergic to temazepam or to other benzodiazepines (alprazolam, Xanax, Valium, or others).

To make sure Restoril Temazepam 30mg is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other breathing disorder;
kidney or liver disease;
a history of depression or suicidal thoughts or behavior;
a history of drug or alcohol addiction; or
if you use a narcotic (opioid) medication.
Do not use Restoril if you are pregnant or may become pregnant. This medicine can cause birth defects. Your baby could also become dependent on the drug. This can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after it is born. Babies born dependent on habit-forming medicine may need medical treatment for several weeks. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are taking Restoril.

Restoril Temazepam 30mg can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

The sedative effects of temazepam may last longer in older adults. Accidental falls are common in elderly patients who take benzodiazepines. Use caution to avoid falling or accidental injury while you are taking Restoril.

Restoril Temazepam 30mg is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I take Restoril?
Take Restoril exactly as it was prescribed for you. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Never use Restoril in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in treating your symptoms.

Restoril Temazepam 30mg may be habit-forming. Never share this medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.

You should not even share this medicine with another person who has the same symptoms you have.

Misuse of habit-forming medicine can cause addiction, overdose, or death. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.

Take Restoril only when you are getting ready for several hours of sleep. You may fall asleep very quickly after taking the medicine.

Do not take temazepam unless you are able to get a full night’s sleep before you must be active again.

This medicine can cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using temazepam.

Restoril Temazepam 30mg should be used for only a short time to treat insomnia. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 to 10 nights of treatment, or if this medicine seems to stop working as well in helping you fall asleep and stay asleep.

Do not stop using Restoril suddenly after long-term use, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Your insomnia symptoms may also return when you stop using the medicine. Ask your doctor how to safely stop taking temazepam.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Keep track of the amount of medicine used from each new bottle. Temazepam is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription.

See also: Dosage Information (in more detail)

What happens if I miss a dose?
Since Restoril is taken only at bedtime, you will not be on a frequent dosing schedule. Never take this medicine if you do not have at least 7 to 8 hours to sleep before being active again. Do not take extra medicine to make up a missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help. An overdose of temazepam can be fatal, especially if taken with alcohol. Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, confusion, or loss of consciousness and coma.

What should I avoid while taking Restoril?
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Restoril.

Restoril may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
Restoril side effects
Restoril may cause a severe allergic reaction. Stop taking Restoril and get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to temazepam: hives; difficulty breathing; nausea, vomiting; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Some people using this medicine have engaged in activity such as driving, eating, or making phone calls and later having no memory of the activity. If this happens to you, stop taking Restoril and talk with your doctor about another treatment for your sleep disorder.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

confusion, agitation, hostility, hallucinations;
anxiety, memory problems;
depressed mood; or
thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself.
Common Restoril side effects may include:

day-time drowsiness or “hangover” feeling;
headache;
dizziness, tiredness;
nausea; or
feeling nervous.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

Usual Adult Dose for Insomnia:

7.5 to 30 mg orally once a day at bedtime

Comments:
-In transient insomnia, a 7.5 mg dose may be sufficient to improve sleep latency.
-In elderly or debilitated patients, therapy should be initiated at 7.5 mg until individual responses are determined.

Use: Short-term treatment of insomnia (generally 7 to 10 days)

What other drugs will affect Restoril?
Taking this medicine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can cause dangerous side effects or death. Ask your doctor before taking a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, prescription cough medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.