Understanding The Most Common Benzodiazepines

Temazepam (Restoril)

Patients who have insomnia are often prescribed temazepam (Restoril). It helps individuals fall asleep faster! This medication will also help them stay asleep for longer periods. Patients will take it orally for one to two weeks in the majority of cases. They should do so shortly before they go to bed. This will provide the best results! Short-term memory issues can occur. Thus, patients should only take this medication when they know they have a minimum of seven to eight hours free for sleep.

The most common side effect of this medication is dizziness. Thus, patients have to stand up slowly when they have been lying down. Drowsiness during the day is also a potential side effect. Thankfully, doctors will adjust the patient's dose to make this side effect disappear! Patients with liver disease, kidney disease, or issues breathing should not take this medication. A history of sleepwalking means that they should not have it either! It is also not suitable for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Of course, patients need to avoid consuming alcohol when prescribed this medication!

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