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Temazepam Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Temazepam is also known as: Restoril

Overview

Do not use Temazepam if you are pregnant. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away. It is not known if Temazepam is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Temazepam, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Temazepam Pregnancy Warnings

Temazepam has been assigned to pregnancy category X by the FDA. Animal studies have revealed evidence of increased risk of congenital malformations. One case report has suggested that maternal ingestion of diphenhydramine and temazepam may result in stillbirth in humans. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Temazepam use is considered contraindicated during pregnancy.

Temazepam Breastfeeding Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of temazepam into human milk. Other benzodiazepines are excreted into human milk and have been reported to have clinically significant effects on the breast-fed infant.

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