Temazepam (Restoril)
Restoril is utilized on a transient premise to treat a sleeping disorder (trouble sleeping or staying asleep). Restoril is in a class of prescriptions called benzodiazepines. It works by easing back action in the mind to permit rest.
Restoril comes as a case to take by mouth. It is typically taken varying at sleep time. Follow the headings on your medicine name cautiously, and ask your physician or drug specialist to clarify any part you don’t comprehend. Take Restoril precisely as coordinated. Try not to take pretty much of it or take it more frequently than recommended by your primary care physician.
You will likely turn out to be exceptionally tired not long after you take Restoril and will stay languid for quite a while after you take the medicine. Plan to hit the sack directly after you take Restoril and to remain in bed for 7 to 8 hours. Try not to take Restoril in the event that you will be not able to stay sleeping for 7 to 8 hours in the wake of taking the medicine. In the event that you get up too early subsequent to taking Restoril, you may encounter memory issues.
Your rest issues ought to improve inside 7 to 10 days after you begin taking Restoril. Call your primary care physician if your rest issues don’t improve during this time, in the event that they deteriorate whenever during your treatment, or on the off chance that you notice any adjustments in your contemplations or conduct.
On the off chance that your PCP has instructed you to take Restoril normally, converse with your PCP before you quit taking this prescription. Your PCP will presumably diminish your portion steadily. In the event that you unexpectedly quit taking Restoril, you may feel discouraged or have more trouble nodding off or staying unconscious, or you may encounter more extreme withdrawal indications, for example, wild shaking of an aspect of the body, stomach and muscle cramps, retching, perspiring, and seldom, seizures.
What side effects can this medication cause?
- hangover effect (feeling groggy the day after you take Restoril)
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- nausea
- vomiting
Some side effects can be severe. If you feel any of the following symptoms, or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING and SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS sections, call your physician immediately:
- rash
- hives
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, or eyes
- hoarseness
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
What other information should I know?
Keep all meetings with your Personal Physician. Try not to let any other person take your drug. Restoril is a controlled substance. Medicines might be topped off just a set number of times; inquire as to whether you have any inquiries.
It is significant for you to keep a composed rundown of the entirety of the solution and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medications you are taking, just as any items, for example, nutrients, minerals, or other dietary enhancements. You ought to carry this rundown with you each time you visit a specialist or on the off chance that you are admitted to a clinic. It is additionally significant data to convey with you in the event of crises.