- RESTORIL (temazepam)
Description
Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines.
Brand Name(s)
Razepam®
Temaz®
Restoril®
When you should not use this medicine
You should not use temazepam if you have had an allergic reaction to temazepam or any
related medicine such as Valium®, Librium®, or Halcion®. You should not use temazepam
if you are pregnant.
How to use and store this medicine
CAPSULES/TABLETS:
- Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
- This medicine is usually taken just before bedtime, or when
you are having trouble falling asleep.
- Store at room temperature in a closed container, away from
heat, moisture, and direct light.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
If you miss a dose:
- This medicine is usually given when you cannot sleep. You do
not need to keep a schedule for taking it.
- You should not use two doses at the same time.
How to use this medicine
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter
medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Never drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking any other
medicines that make you sleepy such as sleeping pills, cold and allergy medicine, medicine
for depression or nervousness, or strong pain killers.
Warnings
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you become
pregnant while taking temazepam, tell your doctor.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you have liver or kidney
disease, or breathing problems.
- Tell your doctor if you have ever abused alcohol or other
drugs.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of depression.
- You should not use more of this medicine or take it more
often than your doctor prescribed. This is especially important for older adults.
- You should not use this medicine if you are not able to
sleep or rest for about 7 to 8 hours before you need to be active again.
- This medicine may be habit-forming. You should not use more
or take for longer periods of time than your doctor ordered. If you continue to have
problems sleeping, check with your doctor.
- Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly. You may need to
take smaller and smaller doses before stopping completely.
- This medicine may make you drowsy or dizzy. Avoid driving a
car or using machinery after taking a dose of this medicine.
Side effects
Call your doctor right away if you have any of these side effects:
- Hallucinations
- Severe muscle weakness or trouble standing
- Slurred speech or severe drowsiness
- Severe depression or thoughts of suicide
- Trouble breathing
If you have problems with these less serious side effects,
talk with your doctor.
- Blurred vision
- Confusion
- Drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, clumsiness
- "Hangover" effects after bedtime use
- Irritability or agitation
- Trouble concentrating or memory loss
- Unusual or disturbing thoughts or behavior
