This medication is used for treating insomnia. It helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep for longer. It is a short term treatment. If you see very little or no change in sleeping pattern after two weeks of use, report to your healthcare provider.
temazepam
This medicine is used to treat sleep disorders and insomnia.
Contradications
This medicine is contraindicated in patients with respiratory(breathing) problems, kidney problems,
sleep apnea (breathing issues during sleep), and in patients with the neuromuscular weakness that
causes weakness in the skeletal muscles,
Side effects
The major side-effects include drowsiness, muscle weakness, confusion, vertigo (head spinning),
gastrointestinal upset, visual disturbances, rash, headache, urinary retention, memory loss, and
jaundice.
Expert Advice
Q. What is the use of this medicine?
This medicine is used to treat sleep disorders and insomnia.
Q. How should it be stored?
Store this medicine at controlled room temperature depending on the medicine type and manufacturer. Keep the medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children.
Q. How to use it?
This medicine is used orally with or without food, as prescribed by the doctor.
Q. What are the contraindications?
This medicine is contraindicated in patients with respiratory(breathing) problems, kidney problems, sleep apnea (breathing issues during sleep), and in patients with the neuromuscular weakness that causes weakness in the skeletal muscles.
Q. What are its side-effects?
The major side-effects include drowsiness, muscle weakness, confusion, vertigo (head spinning), gastrointestinal upset, visual disturbances, rash, headache, urinary retention, memory loss, and
jaundice.
Q. What are its precautions?
This medicine should be cautiously used in patients with kidney and liver problems. Patients with disturbed respiratory function should be careful while using this medicine. Avoid long term use.
Q. Is it safe to use during pregnancy?
This medicine is contraindicated in pregnancy so should be avoided.
Q. Is it safe to use during lactation?
This medicine is contraindicated in lactating mothers.
FAQs
What are the uses of Temazepam?
How to take Temazepam?
Use it as prescribed by your health care provider. Overuse of medicine may lead to addiction and effectiveness may decrease. The dosage of this medicine is dependent on the age, condition and its severity, and weight (for children).
How to store Temazepam?
Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
Does this medicine have a lot of side effects?
This medicine does not have serious significant side effects if used according to the dose prescribed by your doctor. But make sure you do not over use the medicine. For further guidance, consult your healthcare provider.
What are the precautions for taking Temazepam?
• May make you dizzy therefore avoid tasks requiring alertness e.g. driving immediately after taking this medicine • May experience memory loss for a short time. Usually if you sleep 7-8 hours, it does not occur • Patients with drug abuse history must use with precaution
Does Temazepam have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?
This medicine must not be used during pregnancy. This medicine should not be used by lactating mothers as it may have undesirable effects on nursing infant.
