Restoril

Generic name: Temazepam

Drug class: Benzodiazepines

Dosage forms: Capsule

Root of administration: Oral

Dose: 10,22.5, 30 mg

Mechanism of action: Restoril is a benzodiazepine. Temazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with sleep problems (insomnia).

Drug usage cases: Restoril is used to treat insomnia (trouble falling or staying asleep). Restoril works by slowing down the central nervous system (brain), causing drowsiness which helps patients fall asleep.

Drug contra indications: You should not use Restoril if you are allergic to temazepam. To make sure Restoril is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

lung disease or breathing problems; depression, mental illness, suicidal thoughts; alcoholism or drug addiction; or liver or kidney disease. Restoril is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

Side effects: Temazepam may cause a severe allergic reaction. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Restoril: hives; difficulty breathing; nausea, vomiting; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Restoril can slow or stop your breathing, especially if you have recently used an opioid medication or alcohol. A person caring for you should seek emergency medical attention if you have slow breathing with long pauses, blue colored lips, or if you are hard to wake up. Call your doctor at once if you have:

confusion, agitation, hallucinations; depressed mood; or thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself. Some people using Restoril have engaged in activity such as driving, eating, walking, making phone calls, or having sex and later having no memory of the activity. Tell your doctor if this happens to you. Drowsiness or dizziness may last longer in older adults. Use caution to avoid falling or accidental injury.

Warnings: Restoril can slow or stop your breathing, especially if you have recently used an opioid medication, alcohol, or other drugs that can slow your breathing. Never take Restoril if you do not have at least 7 to 8 hours to sleep before being active again. 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. Temazepam 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. MISUSE OF TEMAZEPAM CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. Temazepam may cause a severe allergic reaction. Stop taking this medicine 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.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding: Do not use Restoril if you are pregnant. Temazepam can cause birth defects or life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in a newborn. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine. Do not use Restoril if you are pregnant or may become pregnant. This medicine could harm the unborn baby. Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.