Quazepam Side Effects

Some side effects of quazepam may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to quazepam: oral tablet

Quazepam may cause a severe allergic reaction. Stop taking quazepam and Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking quazepam: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using quazepam and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• worsening insomnia;

• confusion, anxiety, slurred speech, unusual thoughts or behavior;

• hallucinations, agitation, aggression;

• weak or shallow breathing;

• fast or pounding heartbeats;

• muscle stiffness in your tongue, jaw, or neck;

• problems with urination; or

• jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Less serious side effects of quazepam may include:

• daytime drowsiness (or during hours when you are not normally sleeping);

• amnesia or forgetfulness;

• muscle weakness, lack of balance or coordination;

• dizziness, vision problems;

• nightmares;

• headache, blurred vision, depressed mood;

• feeling nervous, excited, or irritable;

• impotence, loss of interest in sex;

• mild itching or skin rash;

• nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, loss of appetite; or

• dry mouth, increased thirst.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to quazepam: oral tablet

Nervous system

The manufacturer reports that the following effects have been observed rarely and generally only at high doses: hypokinesia, ataxia, confusion, incoordination, hyperkinesia, speech disorder and tremor. In addition, depression, nervousness, anxiety, amnesia, behavioral changes, agitation, and psychotic-like syndromes have been reported rarely.

Nervous system side effects have been common. Most frequently they have included drowsiness, sedation, daytime somnolence, headache, and dizziness.

Other

Other side effects have included tolerance to the pharmacologic effects of benzodiazepines and withdrawal symptoms after either abrupt cessation or fast tapering of quazepam. Symptoms have included agitation, restlessness, anxiety, depression, insomnia, tremor, abdominal discomfort, blurred vision, vomiting, sweating, and seizures.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included dyspepsia, dry mouth, nausea, and constipation.

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included urinary retention, incontinence and changes in libido.

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