Benzodiazepines are a class of medicines that are used to treat patients with anxiety or panic disorder. Your doctor may use this medicine to treat other conditions as well. Temazepam (Restoril) is a drug in this class that is prescribed for sleep disturbances. Top of page
General Information
This information is for educational purposes only. Not every known side effect, adverse effect, or drug interaction is in this database. If you have questions about your medicines, talk to your healthcare provider.
Follow the directions given to you by your doctor. This medicine is taken by mouth with water and can be taken with or without food. Avoid drinking grapefruit juice with this medicine. Top of page
Missed Dose
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses. Top of page
Storage
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Top of page
Possible Side Effects
Some common side effects reported with this medicine include:
drowsiness
dizziness
unusual weakness
headache
clumsiness
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
restlessness or excitement
constipation
difficulty urinating
blurred vision
changes in sex drive
anxiety
depression
If you experience memory loss, behavioral problems, or involuntary muscle movements, talk to your doctor right away.
Seek medical attention immediately. U.S. residents can call the national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Top of page
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all other medicines that you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products.
This medicine should not be used if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. This medicine can cause harm to your fetus. For breast-feeding mothers, check with your doctor to discuss any possible risks to your baby while taking this medicine. Top of page
More Information
For more information about this medicine, talk to your healthcare provider. Top of page
This information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions, or adverse effects. This is general information and should not in any event be construed as specific instructions for individual patients. The publisher does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy of the information or the consequences arising from the application, use, or misuse of any of the information contained herein, including any injury and/or damage to any person or property as a matter of product liability, negligence, or otherwise. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made in regard to the contents of this material. The reader is advised to check with their health care provider before making any changes in their drug regimen.
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On 8 Aug 2006
By John M. Grohol, Psy.D.
Registered: October 2004 Location: Kentucky, USA Posts: 7492
Review Date: Thu September 14, 2006
Would you recommend the product? No |
Total Spent: $10.00| Rating: 4
Pros:
Cons:
dizziness, migraine pain, sleepiness
This med caused dizziness & sleepiness. Along with that was the migraine pain which couldn't be relieved either. Because the dizziness & passing out was usually an indication of it effecting my blood pressure, I was taken off of it immediately.
wonkyhead Newly Joined
Registered: November 2009
Review Date: Thu November 12, 2009
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: $5.30| Rating: 8
Pros:
anti anxiety - allows me to go out in public and interact like other people
Cons:
occasionally too uninhibited - but not overly, as in when using alcohol
have taken this for several years at low doses, with breaks from 1 day to 3 months, to avoid a serious physical dependance.
allows me to function in public without panic or anxiety, but occasionally does interfere with sleep when having a break.
bad to mix with alcohol, VERY bad...
gayle28 Junior Member
Registered: November 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 18
Review Date: Fri November 26, 2010
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: $150.00| Rating: 8
Pros:
Heavily reduced anxiety, General feeling of calm
Cons:
Sometimes felt dizzy (When standing up), Cold Tremors
This is one med that worked quite well with me. It was precribed when I was in a particulary bad state of anxiety owing to some irregular personal circumstances. The side effects (Dizziness, tremors), were somewhat manageable, and overall I thought this was a decent treatment..
With quite a few other medications, the side-effects are too intense for me, so I was somewhat relieved when I found Serax. Though, when I stood up after laying or sitting down, I felt light headed and had to compose myself to stay balanced.
Gayle
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John Malkovich Newly Joined
Registered: March 2011 Posts: 6
Review Date: Sat March 19, 2011
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: $88.00| Rating: 4
Pros:
no side effects for me
Cons:
I take oxazepam 3 times daily for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. It is very effective at lowering an otherwise dangerous anxiety level which can be suicidal for me when uncontrolled. It is not as easy to use as I would like since I have to take it 3 times daily instead of 1 time like my other medications.
Emma43t78 Newly Joined
Registered: April 2012 Posts: 34
Review Date: Sun April 15, 2012
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
Pros:
Cons:
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