• 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

• 1. Generic: Temazepam
  2. Brand: Restoril
  3. Manufactured by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals^[http : //www.restoril.com/about_main.asp 3]</sup>
  4. 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>
  5. 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>
  6. Legal Status: Controlled in Schedule IV of the Controlled Substance Act (CSA), available through prescription¹

• Uses

  • Produce sedation¹
  • Induce sleep¹
  • Relieve anxiety¹
  • Muscle spasms¹
  • Prevent seizures¹

• Potential Side Effects

  • Diarrhea²
  • Dizziness or lightheadedness²
  • Drowsiness²
  • Dry mouth²
  • Hangover effect (grogginess)²
  • Headache²
  • Heartburn²
  • Weakness²

• Alternative Prescriptions

  • Ambien (Zolpidem)
  • Lunesta (Eszopiclone)
  • Sonata

• Disclaimer

  The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before taking Restoril (Temazepam).

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