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- Generic: Temazepam
- Brand: Restoril
- Manufactured by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals[http : //www.restoril.com/about_main.asp 3]</sup>
- Commonly prescribed for short-term use to help patients fall asleep faster and stay asleep throughout the night[http : //www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a684003.html#side-effects 2]</sup>
- Benzodiazepines act as hypnotics in high doses, anxiolytics (anti-anxiety) in moderate doses and sedatives in low doses[http : //www.usdoj.gov/dea/concern/b.html#2 1]</sup>
- Legal Status: Controlled in Schedule IV of the Controlled Substance Act (CSA), available through prescription1
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Restoril and its generic Temazepam, are short-acting benzodiazepine drugs that are most commonly prescribed to treat insomnia. Like many sleep aids, Restoril (Temazepam) may be addictive.1
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Restoril (Temazepam) Questions
What are the side effects of Restoril when abused? 1 AnswerThe most common side effects of Restoril™ are drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, and difficulty with coordination. Severe allergic reactions have been repo... read more
My fiance accidentally took 2 30 mg Restoril pills when her normal prescription is 30 mg is this okay? 1 AnswerTo clarify, yes - the standard starting dose is 7.5 mg., but that's pretty variable, and she actually took 8 times that dose, not 4. If you're asking if she's... read more -
Restoril (Temazepam) Controversy
- WebMD: Sleep Drugs Often Prescribed for Kids (2007)
Citations
- DEA.gov: Drug Information
- Medline Plus: Temazepam
- Restoril.com About
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