Temazepam is an oral intermediate-acting benzodiazepine and hypnotic medication used to treat insomnia working by affecting GABA within the brain. Such use should generally be for less than ten days. Effects generally begin within an hour and last for up to eight hours.
Common side effects include sleepiness, anxiety, confusion, and dizziness. Serious side effects may include hallucinations, abuse, anaphylaxis, and suicide. Use is generally not recommended together with opioids. If the dose is rapidly decreased withdrawal may occur. Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding is not recommended.
Synonyms
Euhypnos, Normison, Norkotral, Nortem, Remestan, Restoril, Temaze, Temtabs, Tenox