What are the side effects of taking temazepam?

COMMON side effects

• indigestion.
• drowsiness.
• inducing of a relaxed easy state.
• dizziness.
• loss of muscle coordination.
• slurred speech.

  Which is stronger temazepam or zolpidem?

  Zolpidem significantly reduced morning DSST performance; temazepam did not. Zolpidem 10 mg provided greater subjective hypnotic efficacy than temazepam 15 mg in this model of transient insomnia, with reduced polysomnographic awakenings and WASO. Impairment of DSST was seen with zolpidem but not temazepam.

  Is Temazepam a muscle relaxant?

  In addition to treating anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizure disorders, such as epilepsy, benzodiazepines can also treat muscle spasms and skeletal pain. Benzodiazepines, such as diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), and temazepam (Restoril), are typically only intended for short-term use.

  What do you need to know about temazepam use?

  Temazepam may be used as part of a combination therapy. This means you may need to take it with other medications. Temazepam is used for the short-term treatment of insomnia. This is a sleep problem that includes trouble falling asleep as well as waking up often during the night. Temazepam belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines.

  When do the side effects of temazepam go away?

  The more common side effects of temazepam can include: If these effects are mild, they may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. If they’re more severe or don’t go away, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects.

  What’s the difference between Restoril and temazepam?

  Temazepam is the generic version of Restoril, which is a hypnotic-sedative that you may recognize as a capsule meant to be taken as a short-term remedy for insomnia. The sedating effect of Restoril isn’t just helpful for sleep, it can also make the drug attractive to someone who’s seeking intoxication.

  How does temazepam work as a GABA modulator?

  Temazepam, like many other similar and related benzodiazepines, acts as a gamma-aminobutyric acid ( GABA) modulator and is capable of eliciting a variety of actions including sedation, hypnosis, skeletal muscle relaxation, anticonvulsant activity, and anxiolytic action.

  Is temazepam a narcotic?

  In Sweden, temazepam is classed as a “narcotic” drug listed as both a List II ( Schedule II ) which denotes it is a drug with limited medicinal use and a high risk of addiction, and is also listed as a List V ( Schedule V ) substance which denotes the drug is prohibited in Sweden under the Narcotics Drugs Act (1968).

  Why is temazepam a controlled substance?

  Temazepam capsules are a federal controlled substance (C-IV) because it can be abused or lead to dependence. Keep temazepam capsules in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse. Selling or giving away temazepam capsules may harm others, and is against the law.

  What does temazepam feel like?

  If you have a normal dose of Temazepam you may feel less anxious and start to feel relaxed and sleepy. At higher doses the effects are similar to alcohol – you may feel less inhibited towards other people. Your behaviour may be exaggerated (people who are using Temazepam are often very talkative or over-excited,…

  Is temazepam a good sleep medicine?

  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). Temazepam is used to treat insomnia symptoms, such as trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.