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Temazepam

Temazepam is a brand of Temazepam.

Temazepam capsules are indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia (generally 7 to 10 days). For patients with short-term insomnia, instruction.

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Controlled medicine Oral Safety alerts on record

Temazepam: quick answers

Used for
Temazepam capsules are indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia (generally 7 to 10 days).
Usual adult dose
Adult dose is 15 mg before retiring, 7.5 mg may be sufficient for some patients, and others may need 30 mg.
Prescription
Prescription medicine in the United States; rules differ by country.

From the official label (Dec 2024). Your prescription and pharmacist come first.

Controlled medicine: TemazepamPrescription only. A licensed pharmacist may sell it only against a doctor's prescription.

Temazepam · Benzodiazepine (sleeping pill) · UN 1971 Schedule IV

  • Dependence after a few weeks of daily use; do not stop suddenly
  • Drowsiness, falls and road accidents
  • Dangerous with alcohol or opioid painkillers: breathing can stop
A shop sold it to you without a prescription, or you are struggling to stop? Emergency: call your local emergency number: 112 / 911 / 999About controlled medicines

How to use Temazepam

What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.

Serious warning: RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE WITH OPIOIDS; ABUSE, MISUSE, AND ADDICTION; and DEPENDENCE AND WITHDRAWAL REACTIONS Concomitant use of benzodiazepines and opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. …
Who it is for

Temazepam capsules are indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia (generally 7 to 10 days). For patients with short-term insomnia, instructions in the prescription should indicate that temazepam capsules should be used for short periods of time (7 to 10 days). The clinical trials performed in support of efficacy were 2 weeks in duration with the final formal assessment of sleep latency performed at the end of treatment.

How to take it and how often
  • While the recommended usual adult dose is 15 mg before retiring, 7.5 mg may be sufficient for some patients, and others may need 30 mg
  • In transient insomnia, a 7.5 mg dose may be sufficient to improve sleep latency
  • In elderly or debilitated patients, it is recommended that therapy be initiated with 7.5 mg until individual responses are determined
  • Discontinuation or Dosage Reduction of Temazepam To reduce the risk of withdrawal reactions, use a gradual taper to discontinue temazepam or reduce the dosage
  • If a patient develops withdrawal reactions, consider pausing the taper or increasing the dosage to the previous tapered dosage level
  • Subsequently decrease the dosage more slowly ( see WARNINGS , Dependence and Withdrawal Reactions and DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE : Dependence )
Warnings

Risks from Concomitant Use with Opioids Concomitant use of benzodiazepines, including temazepam, and opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Because of these risks, reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Observational studies have demonstrated that concomitant use of opioid analgesics and benzodiazepines increases the risk of drug-related mortality compared to use of opioids alone. …

Possible side effects

During controlled clinical studies in which 1076 patients received temazepam at bedtime, the drug was well tolerated. Side effects were usually mild and transient. Adverse reactions occurring in 1% or more of patients are presented in the following table: Temazepam % Incidence (n=1076) Placebo % Incidence (n=783) Drowsiness 9.1 5.6 Headache 8.5 9.1 Fatigue 4.8 4.7 Nervousness 4.6 8.2 Lethargy 4.5 3.4 Dizziness 4.5 3.3 Nausea 3.1 3.8 Hangover 2.5 1.1 Anxiety 2.0 1.5 Depression 1.7 1.8 Dry Mouth 1.7 2.2 Diarrhea 1.7 1.1 Abdominal Discomfort 1.5 1.9 Euphoria 1.5 0.4 Weakness 1.4 0.9 Confusion 1.3 0.5 Blurred Vision 1.3 1.3 Nightmares 1.2 1.7 Vertigo 1.2 0.8 The following adverse events have bee …

If you take too much

Overdosage of benzodiazepines is characterized by central nervous system depression ranging from drowsiness to coma. In mild to moderate cases, symptoms can include drowsiness, confusion, dysarthria, lethargy, hypnotic state, diminished reflexes, ataxia, and hypotonia. Rarely, paradoxical or disinhibitory reactions (including agitation, irritability, impulsivity, violent behavior, confusion, restlessness, excitement, and talkativeness) may occur. In severe overdosage cases, patients may develop respiratory depression and coma. …

Dependence and misuse

Controlled Substance Temazepam capsules contain temazepam , a Schedule IV controlled substance. Abuse Temazepam is a benzodiazepine and a CNS depressant with a potential for abuse and addiction. Abuse is the intentional, non-therapeutic use of a drug, even once, for its desirable psychological or physiological effects. Misuse is the intentional use, for therapeutic purposes, of a drug by an individual in a way other than prescribed by a healthcare provider or for whom it was not prescribed. …

If you miss a dose

Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2024-12-11.

How much Temazepam costs

In other countries

Prices in other countries are not what you will pay where you live; they show how prices compare.

Same medicine, other brands

Products with Temazepam as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.

Registered products

United States (FDA)

TemazepamTEMAZEPAM 7.5 mg/1 · Capsule · Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc.
NDC 62332-379Label
TemazepamTEMAZEPAM 30 mg/1 · Capsule · Proficient Rx LP
NDC 63187-497Label
TemazepamTEMAZEPAM 1 kg/kg · Powder · Cambrex Profarmaco Milano Srl
NDC 12828-0022Label
TemazepamTEMAZEPAM 15 mg/1 · Capsule · A-S Medication Solutions
NDC 50090-0186Label
TemazepamTEMAZEPAM 7.5 mg/1 · Capsule · Major Pharmaceuticals
NDC 0904-6436Label

Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.

Safety alerts and recalls

TEMAZEPAM CAPSULES USP, 7.5 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811, NDC 0603-5891-21U.S. FDA Class III
22 Dec 2016 · Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC, DBA Qualitest Pharmaceuticals · TerminatedFailed Stability Specifications
TEMAZEPAM, Capsule, 7.5 mg, Rx only, Distributed by: AidaPak Service, LLC, NDC 00378311001.U.S. FDA Class II
2 Jul 2013 · Aidapak Services, LLC · TerminatedLabeling: Label Mixup: TEMAZEPAM, Capsule, 7.5 mg may have potentially been mislabeled as one of the following drugs: CALCIUM CITRATE, Tablet, 200 mg Elemental Calcium, NDC 00904506260, Pedigree: AD28333_1, EXP: 5/8/2014; VALSARTAN, Tablet, 160 mg, NDC 00078

A recall usually affects certain batches only. Compare the lot number on your pack.

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Questions about Temazepam

What is in Temazepam?

Temazepam contains Temazepam. Other brands with the same active ingredient work the same way; the dose and strength on your pack are what matter.

What is Temazepam used for?

Temazepam capsules are indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia (generally 7 to 10 days). For patients with short-term insomnia, instructions in the prescription should indicate that temazepam capsules should be used for short periods of time (7 to 10 days). The clinical trials performed in support of efficacy were 2 weeks in duration with the final formal assessment of sleep latency performed at the end of (From the official U.S. FDA label.)

How do I take Temazepam?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: While the recommended usual adult dose is 15 mg before retiring, 7.5 mg may be sufficient for some patients, and others may need 30 mg. In transient insomnia, a 7.5 mg dose may be sufficient to improve sleep latency. In elderly or debilitated patients, it is recommended that therapy be initiated with 7.5 mg until individual responses are determined. Discontinuation or Dosage Re…

Do I need a prescription for Temazepam?

Yes. Prescription only. A licensed pharmacist may sell it only against a doctor's prescription.

What brands contain Temazepam?

Temazepam is sold under names such as Restoril. Brand names differ between countries.

What are the side effects of Temazepam?

The official label lists: During controlled clinical studies in which 1076 patients received temazepam at bedtime, the drug was well tolerated. Side effects were usually mild and transient. Adverse reactions occurring in 1% or more of patients are presented in the following table: Temazepam % Incidence (n=1076) Placebo % Incidence (n=783) Drowsiness 9.1 5.6 Headache 8.5 9.1 Fatigue 4.8 4.7 Nervousness 4… Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.

What happens if I take too much Temazepam?

Overdosage of benzodiazepines is characterized by central nervous system depression ranging from drowsiness to coma. In mild to moderate cases, symptoms can include drowsiness, confusion, dysarthria, lethargy, hypnotic state, diminished reflexes, ataxia, and hypotonia. Rarely, paradoxical or disinhi… Get medical help right away.

How can I check that my Temazepam is genuine?

Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

Sources

This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.