Benzodiazepines are a class of medicines that are used to treat patients with anxiety or panic disorder. Your doctor may use this medicine to treat other conditions as well. Temazepam (Restoril) is a drug in this class that is prescribed for sleep disturbances. Top of page
General Information
This information is for educational purposes only. Not every known side effect, adverse effect, or drug interaction is in this database. If you have questions about your medicines, talk to your healthcare provider.
Follow the directions given to you by your doctor. This medicine is taken by mouth with water and can be taken with or without food. Avoid drinking grapefruit juice with this medicine. Top of page
Missed Dose
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses. Top of page
Storage
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Top of page
Possible Side Effects
Some common side effects reported with this medicine include:
drowsiness
dizziness
unusual weakness
headache
clumsiness
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
restlessness or excitement
constipation
difficulty urinating
blurred vision
changes in sex drive
anxiety
depression
If you experience memory loss, behavioral problems, or involuntary muscle movements, talk to your doctor right away.
Seek medical attention immediately. U.S. residents can call the national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Top of page
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all other medicines that you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products.
This medicine should not be used if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. This medicine can cause harm to your fetus. For breast-feeding mothers, check with your doctor to discuss any possible risks to your baby while taking this medicine. Top of page
More Information
For more information about this medicine, talk to your healthcare provider. Top of page
This information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions, or adverse effects. This is general information and should not in any event be construed as specific instructions for individual patients. The publisher does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy of the information or the consequences arising from the application, use, or misuse of any of the information contained herein, including any injury and/or damage to any person or property as a matter of product liability, negligence, or otherwise. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made in regard to the contents of this material. The reader is advised to check with their health care provider before making any changes in their drug regimen.
Last reviewed:
On 8 Aug 2006
By John M. Grohol, Psy.D.
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 7
Pros:
Fast acting, calming.
Cons:
Not for long term use.
I found it was good for my PA, and overall muscle spasms I get. Works great for those. After the inital drowsiness I didn't have any "odd" side effects, which was nice. The only down side is not prescribed for long term use.
eskielover Magnate
Registered: October 2004 Location: Harrodsburg, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2395
Review Date: Thu September 14, 2006
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: $5.00| Rating: 8
Pros:
at beginning, helps control effect of anxiety
Cons:
with time, it takes more & more to have same effect
Valium is the same as diazepam. I was taking valium/dizaepam for almost 12 years. When I initially started taking it, it seemed to be fairly effective in controling my anxiety levels. The longer I was taking it, the more I needed to take to get the same relief. I could almost down a whole bottle full without it having any effect by the end, so I decided to stop taking it at all. From what I have heard, I was lucky to not go through any withdrawall at all. Even when I go back now & take it, it still seems to have no helpful effect on the anxiety.
PasDeDeux Grand Member
Registered: July 2006 Posts: 743
Review Date: Thu September 14, 2006
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: $12.00| Rating: 9
Pros:
Is calming for anxiety ands panic, works fast and on an as needed basi
Cons:
for me none
I am maybe not typical in that I have never had to up the dose I started at. I find the 5 mgs 3 x's a day PRN is perfect for relaxing me. It's not a costly med, doesn't make me sleepy, no dry mouth. I really like it for my dx and have been on it in excess of 10 years.
ccpaz Newly Joined
Registered: October 2006 Location: North West
Review Date: Tue October 24, 2006
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 7
Pros:
no noticable physical affects, aide in sleep
Cons:
it's only for anxiety. I take once in great while at low doses, it's not affective for longterm use.
imightknow Newly Joined
Registered: December 2006 Location: Seal Beach, CA
Review Date: Thu December 21, 2006
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: $3.00| Rating: 9
Pros:
calming effect
Cons:
body will build resistance
Helps for relaxation and falling asleep. A very mild medication, however continued daily use is usually not advisable. As with all prescription meds, talk to a health care professional face to face before use.
Murren Junior Member
Registered: May 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 6
Review Date: Tue May 8, 2007
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 9
Pros:
Great. Really calming and helps insomnia.
Cons:
Makes you drowsy the following day.
This drug is great in the intial stages of anxiety but not for long term use. Also really helps as a relaxant for patients with bipolar on lithium who are unable to be prescribed NSAIDs...my doctor did this for me when I tore a tendon, it was prescibed with diahydricodiene.
macca Newly Joined
Registered: May 2007
Review Date: Fri May 25, 2007
Would you recommend the product? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 3
Pros:
initially very good
Cons:
Long term no good
have been on valium for quite a number of years, My highest dose was 15 mls a day, over the last few years I have cut back to 1 to 2 mls a day, Its a crutch for me, I advise any one to stay away from this drug,
mrwagner66 New Member
Registered: September 2006 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 1
Review Date: Fri September 21, 2007
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 7
Pros:
Relaxes body, helps with severe back nerve pain from injury
Cons:
None yet.
Haven't taken it long enough to experience the cons, but so far it's helped with a calming effect on my lower back pain.
Sultrysorrow Member
Registered: October 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 41
Review Date: Thu October 11, 2007
Would you recommend the product? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 5
Pros:
Works better than Cyclobenzaprine
Cons:
If you're extremely sensitive to hypnotics you'll find out the next morning >.<
Had servere TMJ spasming/pain and took the minimum dosage as directed after work on a Friday. The next thing I know it's Saturday morning and my wife is pissed at me.
Apparently I ate a fresh tray of brownies she baked and was walking around like I was drunk & acting like a brat.. I had no knowledge of these accusations lol.
But I knew she wasn't making them up neither.
anna342 Member
Registered: March 2007 Location: England Posts: 95
Review Date: Mon November 5, 2007
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 9
Pros:
Made me relax, when experiencing bad anxiety
Cons:
I can't help but want more
I'm not sure where I stand, it worked fabulously for me, but with my addictive personality it's dangerous.
LR7218 Newly Joined
Registered: November 2007
Review Date: Mon November 26, 2007
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
Pros:
Very calming
Cons:
Addictive for some
Valium has done an excellent job at calming me down when needed. I have struggled with panic attacks and generilized anxiety for ages now and valium has helped me more than anything. Granted it can be addictive, I think overall it is a really good drug.
mazer Member
Registered: January 2008 Location: in my own crazy world Posts: 20
Review Date: Wed January 2, 2008
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
Pros:
brillant,give me more ! totally relaxing ,bliss !
Cons:
addictive
only allowed 2 weeks dose !
summerteeth Newly Joined
Registered: November 2007
Review Date: Wed March 5, 2008
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
Pros:
calming, stops panic attacks fast
Cons:
none yet.
I just started taking Valium. I've tried Ativan, Klonopin, and Xanax XR and all three were not strong enough to help my worst panic attacks. So far, 5mg of Valium is doing the trick. I hope it lasts!
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