Temazepam Side Effects
Brand Names: Restoril
Please note - some side effects for Temazepam may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).
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Side Effects of Temazepam - for the consumer
Temazepam
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Temazepam:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Temazepam:Anxiety; clumsiness or unsteadiness; daytime drowsiness; dizziness; fatigue; feeling of hangover; headache; lightheadedness; nausea; nervousness; sluggishness; unusual weakness.
TopSevere allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).
For the professional
Temazepam
During controlled clinical studies in which 1076 patients received Temazepam at bedtime, the drug was well tolerated. Side effects were usually mild and transient. Adverse reactions occurring in 1% or more of patients are presented in the following table:
| Temazepam % | Placebo % incidence | |
| incidence (n=1076) | (n=783) | |
| Drowsiness | 9.1 | 5.6 |
| Headache | 8.5 | 9.1 |
| Fatigue | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| Nervousness | 4.6 | 8.2 |
| Lethargy | 4.5 | 3.4 |
| Dizziness | 4.5 | 3.3 |
| Nausea | 3.1 | 3.8 |
| Hangover | 2.5 | 1.1 |
| Anxiety | 2.0 | 1.5 |
| Depression | 1.7 | 1.8 |
| Dry Mouth | 1.7 | 2.2 |
| Diarrhea | 1.7 | 1.1 |
| Abdominal Discomfort | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Euphoria | 1.5 | 0.4 |
| Weakness | 1.4 | 0.9 |
| Confusion | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| Blurred Vision | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Nightmares | 1.2 | 1.7 |
| Vertigo | 1.2 | 0.8 |
The following adverse events have been reported less frequently (0.5 - 0.9%):
Central Nervous System - anorexia, ataxia, equilibrium loss, tremor, increased dreaming
Cardiovascular - dyspnea, palpitations
Gastrointestinal - vomiting
Musculoskeletal - backache
Special Senses - hyperhidrosis, burning eyes
Amnesia, hallucinations, horizontal nystagmus, and paradoxical reactions including restlessness, overstimulation and agitation were rare (less than 0.5%).
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Temazepam - Includes detailed dosage instructions.
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