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Is It Safe To Take Temazapan For Severe Insomnia?

I read that this drug is associated with severe insomnia. My mother is on Temazapan (sp) for insomnia, and can t sleep for more than 2 - 2 1/2 hrs and then takes another pill and sleeps for maybe 3-4 hrs. more. Are the side effects such as severe insomnia not known to most doctors ?
Wed, 10 Sep 2014
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hi..thanks for writing..i have understood your concerns..

the drug temzepam is a benzodiazepine hypnotic agent which is indicated for short term treatment of insomnia by US FDA [for 7 to 10 days].

this drug is used for treating insomnia..it does not itself cause insomnia..however in elderly people, there are rare chances of paradoxical reactions in which they do not sleep, become agitated, confused, restless..etc..

when the drug is used for longer duration, body develops some kind of dependence on it and abrupt withdrawal of the drug may be associated with rebound insomnia, that is due to body has developed habit of the drug..

the temazepam comes in a pill of 7.5, 15, 30 mg..start with lower dosage. it decreases the sleep latency time..if there is no enough sleep u can increase the dose..u shud consult your prescribing doctor before making any changes in the dosage..because benzodiazepines are habit forming drugs..u shud not alter dosages on your own...

so,,finally your question and understanding is wrong...temazepam is not associated with insomnia, it is indicated for treatment of insomnia for short duration only...

i hope..u ll find this advice helpful...best luck..
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Is It Safe To Take Temazapan For Severe Insomnia?

hi..thanks for writing..i have understood your concerns.. the drug temzepam is a benzodiazepine hypnotic agent which is indicated for short term treatment of insomnia by US FDA [for 7 to 10 days]. this drug is used for treating insomnia..it does not itself cause insomnia..however in elderly people, there are rare chances of paradoxical reactions in which they do not sleep, become agitated, confused, restless..etc.. when the drug is used for longer duration, body develops some kind of dependence on it and abrupt withdrawal of the drug may be associated with rebound insomnia, that is due to body has developed habit of the drug.. the temazepam comes in a pill of 7.5, 15, 30 mg..start with lower dosage. it decreases the sleep latency time..if there is no enough sleep u can increase the dose..u shud consult your prescribing doctor before making any changes in the dosage..because benzodiazepines are habit forming drugs..u shud not alter dosages on your own... so,,finally your question and understanding is wrong...temazepam is not associated with insomnia, it is indicated for treatment of insomnia for short duration only... i hope..u ll find this advice helpful...best luck..