Flurazepam User Reviews & Ratings

• Lulu
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 16, 2023

For Insomnia "I have been taking Dalmane 15mg for 30 years for insomnia. I tried newer medicines such as Lunesta, Ambien, Restoril, and Sonata. None of the newer medications worked. Dalmane has always helped me to fall asleep and get a restful night's sleep without needing to increase the dosage. Now that it has been discontinued, my doctor prescribed Temazepam 15mg. It is not effective and I am a walking zombie due to lack of sleep. I urge any pharmaceutical company to make Dalmane (Flurazepam) available once again. I rate it a 10!!!"

• Mojo...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 23, 2022

For Insomnia "Was on flurazepam for over 17 years, and went thru a hard time in 2019 with terrible withdrawals. Mylan is no longer producing it however, a smaller manufacturer will start producing it by August 2023. I found this on the FDA website and called the company."

• Sleep...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 15, 2023

For Insomnia "I took Flurazepam as needed for over 40 years. Worked great! Only side effect was next day fatigue. 1-5 days and I would sleep without medication for 1-3 weeks. Since it became unavailable in 2022 my doctor and I have tried everything. Either it doesn't work or the next day effects are horrible. Rising Pharmaceuticals now holds distribution rights. I have contacted them many times, and I encourage others to contact them. Maybe they'll stop dragging their feet. risingpharma.com 866-562-4597"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 17, 2023

For Insomnia "I was on Flurazepam for 15 years, it was wonderful with my insomnia, it was the only thing that helped my fibromyalgia, depression and anxious anxiety. Now I am at a total loss I am not sleeping, I have the shakes, I just feel totally awful and there's nothing that can compare to this medication. I have been on nine different medications since they have discontinued this medication. Mylan should be sued for stopping this medication so abruptly and not giving us time to withdraw from it. I am miserable and don't know where to go from here."

• Alan
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 7, 2023

For Insomnia "I have taken Flurazepam as directed for 40 years. 30 milligrams 2-3 nights in a row, and then I'd sleep 5-6 nights without a dose. I have tried everything over the years and it is either ineffective and/ or comes with terrible side effects. All I ever experienced with Flurazepam was manageable fatigue the next day. Safe and effective for me. Shame on Mylan and the company that bought them for discontinuing Flurazepam with zero warning. I read there is another company that will begin making Flurazepam in August 2023. Praying this is true."

• Raina...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 6, 2023

For Insomnia "This has been the best med for occasional insomnia. I only discovered it after weaning off Klonopin over many years. Klonopin is very addictive. Flurazepam does not leave me groggy in the morning like Lorazepam. 15 mg. Is all I need. A 90-day supply of 30 was perfect. I'm now rotating 3 different OTC meds that work inconsistently waiting for a new pharmaceutical company to offer Flurazepam again. The cautions about sleep meds for seniors may be warranted but flurazepam is completely safe for me. I get good sleep once or twice a week taking it. I have no problem getting up in the middle of the night if I need to."

• Mary
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 3, 2019

Dalmane (flurazepam) for Insomnia "I have been using Dalmane for over 30 years. It helped me with an extreme anxiety disorder and agoraphobia. Now I'm so anxious that I can barely stand it. It worked great! I have tried several others in the last few months and NOTHING helps at all. I will have to go cold turkey and am afraid of what's happening to me is only the beginning! I don't know why Roche is stopping making it, why would do this!! It's cruel!! I did not expect at 60 years old to put my heart and body through the extreme panic attacks. I am thinking about looking into a legal option for pain and suffering from Roche if they don't bring it back."

• jojo
• July 29, 2019

For Insomnia "I have taken flurazepam to sleep for over 10 years, it has always worked, never a need to increase etc etc. Now comes the problem, same as others, terrible withdrawal, had to go to de-tox and am still having symptoms. Add to that, I am having some kind of allergic reaction to something and my body is completely swollen ( especially my tongue) couldn't sleep now if I wanted too! Allergists think it's in my head because I am acting crazy now due to 9 weeks of no sleep, possibly still withdrawing and now a swollen body!! It angers me that these companies can just PULL a drug off of the market whenever they feel the need!! If anyone has found a drug ( not a benzo) that is working to help them sleep please put it out there to help all of us that are going through this craziness!! I have tried numerous things ( latest is Rozerem), not doing a thing.. Hate living a nightmare!!!"

• Nina
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 10, 2022

For Insomnia "I’ve been on Flurazepam for 10-years. I began with 30mg and titrated myself to 15mg, all I needed. In 2020 when my pharmacy told me it was not available, I phoned Mylan, my physician phoned the two suppliers: Cardinal and McKesson. I was able to get 30mg only, no 15mg available, through a family owned pharmacy. CVS pharmacists said they have no ability to order a drug when the drug is not “in their system”, in other words, the corporation shows it as available or not. After phoning all major pharmacies, I felt lucky to find a pharmacist at the family business who said, “I can order it, sure. Just add another Rx, I won’t order only a controlled substance for you.” I added my thyroid, the only other Rx I take. Everything was fine until June 2022, it’s unavailable again. Forever?? I have now tried nearly all other sleep drugs and I’ve laid awake many nights, had dull headaches, felt like I’m out at sea walking to my own kitchen. Living a nightmare."

• Diana...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 29, 2019

Dalmane (flurazepam) for Insomnia "This medication helps me sleep very effectively, and the key word is "helps," not "makes." It is the only sleeping pill I have used that did not affect the way I felt the next day. (When I tried Restoril, it made me feel so terrible that my doctor advised me to mix the pills with coffee grounds to prevent others from taking them and throw them in the dumpster!) I really don't know what I will do now that this gentle, effective sleep aid is becoming unavailable. Never sleep, maybe."

• chicken...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 25, 2020

For Insomnia "it's not fair flurazapam was an excellent drug for sleep and now Mylan has changed the recipe to weaken the drug and they think no one can tell what they have done and that they are very wrong. Other weaker benoz's are now more effective than the once highly praised flurazapam."

• ruf
• May 16, 2009

Dalmane (flurazepam) for Insomnia "I had chronic insomnia and the Doctor tried Ambien, Lunesta, and some other hypnotic which the name escapes me right now. Those drugs (for me anyway) are worthless. I would get up in morning and find a mess in kitchen, (I live alone) and no memory of fixing food. Furthermore, began having terrible dreams/nightmares. So Doctor tried me on Dalmane, he said it has been on market for many years. It worked great. No 'hangover'. Slept 6 hours straight for first time in months."

• Jaxson
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 14, 2019

For Insomnia "I have chronic insomnia for over 55 years, and It is inherited from my Mother’s side for at least 2 generations. However, 40 years ago, an MD friend, who knew me well, prescribed 30 mg Dalmane for me. It worked so well in that it gave great sleep, slight sleepiness next day, but then 3-5 nights of good sleep with 0 effects. Most importantly, no rebound effects like other benzodiazepines. Dalmane got a bad rap because of reviews/books (like Valley of the Dolls) directed towards Valium. I’ve been using it 1X per week for 40 years and now find there is really no substitute, because you don’t suffer anxiety of not sleeping the next night. It’s goes against dogma of faddish medical practice for insomnia ( I.e. short-acting drugs) and these always give you a bad rebound effect, causing even more anxiety). This drug should be resurrected and given “orphan drug” status. In my 70s, I’m frustrated and sleepless in that I can’t break a bad sleep cycle- which Dalmane always did."

• Mandy...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 21, 2019

For Insomnia "I was taking flurazepam for 30 years as prescribed. Due to the manufacturer backorder I have been without it over a month. I have been in withdrawals. Sweats, body tremors, fast heart rate and feel spacey."

• scooter
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 18, 2023

For Insomnia "I have been on flurazepam 30 mg for 15 years, I found out two days before my cruise that they no longer made this medication. This was over 2 months ago I am going through severe withdrawals, and my doctor keeps prescribing me benzos which do not work. I have the shakes, I do not remember the last time I had any sleep, and I am irritated all day. Why would they make people go through this? I am 64 years old, this is the most horrible thing I have ever been through. The doctor cannot find anything to replace it because flurazepam was only one-quarter benzoid, it had a sedative in it. This is why nothing else works."

• RWBF
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 27, 2019

For Insomnia "I was on 30mg of Dalmane nightly for insomnia since 1987. Same experience as others. The withdrawal has been terrible. Anxiety level is very high and my blood pressure (never an issue before) is very high despite high doses of Lisinoprin & Metoprolol. Mylan Pharmaceuticals is the manufacturer for Dalmane. I last called around 10/7. They claim they will start making Dalmane again on 12/2. It should be available in pharmacies later in December. Temazepam is too short acting for me. I have been prescribed 30 mg at night. It kicks in about an hour later and helps me sleep. Then it wears off early the next day and the overwhelming anxiety starts. Doc has also added in .5 mg of Clonazepam to be taken in the morning but that doesn't seem to help at all. Good luck to everyone and hit up Mylan customer service with phone calls!"

• quotR...
• April 18, 2010

Dalmane (flurazepam) for Insomnia "I'm a 30 year old male. I suffer from idiopathic, primary insomnia. Before Dalmane, I was a wreck. I could maybe seek out 2 or 3 hours of restless sleep per night. Awful. My doctor had had me on everything from Klonopin to Valium, and ALL the tricyclic antidepressants. We even tried some older drugs like Miltown, and Seconal. I've tried 30 prescription sleep aids over the years. Lunesta worked quite well, but only at 12mg, four times the recommended dose! Needless to say, that would break the bank. Then we tried Dalmane. I have been taking 30mg to 60mg, an hour before bedtime for the last 5 years (combined recently) with 22.5mg of Remeron. I sleep 8-9 hours every night, without fail! Any hangover is minor and actually gives me a welcome sense of calm. It's CHEAP, too!"

• Tvtea...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 17, 2019

For Insomnia "I just returned from a 2 night stay in the hospital, due to Roche’s discontinuing Flurazepam. I was on it for 12 years, 15 to 30 mg for sleep and it worked well. Now, my life is a living nightmare due to the drug company negligence. My heart rate soared to 199, my blood pressure is 140 to 160, coming off cold turkey on this drug. They gave me metoprolol and a high blood pressure medication, but the anxiety, dread and withdrawal symptoms are so bad. Yes, Roche Pharmaecutical needs to be SUED in a class action lawsuit, for their callous disregard of the thousands of long term patients who were dependent on this medicine. If anyone files, let ME KNOW! I’d not wish this withdrawal on my worst enemy!!"

• Skysky
• October 20, 2019

For Insomnia "Been using flurazepan for over 20 years and it works wonders I take it together with 25 mg of amiytriptaline at bed time and I sleep the whole night I don’t feel hungover or have any other side effect next day. Now I can't find it anymore and I am really reaching out to know what work for you guys in the same situation I am taking temazepan and it is not working. I feel really terrible!! Please make it again!! I am also thinking about talking to a lawyer to reach everybody that is in my situation to do something about it."

• QiQ
• January 4, 2020

For Insomnia "I've been on the Rx for over 20 years. I am a Senior citizen and have multiple serious and some severe health issue. Not having access to this drug as a refill on January 3, 2020 is putting my LIFE AT RISK! I know this as FACT. Mylan is absolutely liable. There is nothing that takes this long to create. I've put off surgery to even ensure that their projected date for refill would come before my surgery but they do not care about PEOPLE. Big Pharma doesn't CARE ABOUT PEOPLE!"

• Jojo
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 20, 2022

For Insomnia "Well, once again we are no longer getting flurazepam, this time for 10-12 months. It has always worked for me and during the last shortage, I went thru terrible withdrawals. I can’t do that again, as it was so hard on me last time. I have sought the help of a dr that specializes in detox and I am doing much better than I had anticipated after the last time (I still have PTSD). But I highly recommend finding a Dr that can help you and use the Ashton manual so that you never have to go thru this again!!! Btw I believe the reason for the shortage is that Mylan ( the original manufacturer) has discontinued producing it, however, another company is in the process of applying for the patent and will be able to begin production in later in 2023. I wish you all the best with this. Stay strong and please consider discontinuing the use of this drug as it is not easy to find a supplement that can work as well as flurazepam!"

• Cat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 24, 2019

For Insomnia "Previously I had been on Flurazepam for 22 years with zero side effects. I have been very successful with starting 2 businesses, authored a great book, traveled around the world building churches and medical clinics. However, with big Pharma discontinuing production of Flurazepam, my doctor has thus far prescribed 4 different sleep aids, including one for high blood pressure and another for repair of nerve damage, I feel like I'm crawling out of my skin. So many side effects, if they don't find a sleep aid that has no or little side effects, I don't want to go on like this any longer. They've been prescribing different medications on me for over 3 months."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 3, 2020

For Insomnia "I have been reading all the statements about Flurazapam not being available. My experience mirrors most of the statements. This has been so very hard not sleeping. To make matters worse I was put on a Cpap machine. We have even purchased a sleep number bed trying anything to relieve my insomnia. I have gotten some relief by taking gabapentin and amitriptyline with melatonin. I take extra melatonin after an hour or so of not being able to sleep and I have been getting some relief. My memory has been altered. My Dr even ordered an MRI of my brain to make sure something else might be causing my problems. I have made multiple trips to the pharmacy to see if Flurazapam is available. Temazepam doesn’t work for me at all. This has been hard on my marriage. My fibromyalgia seems worse without Flurazapam. I feel Mylan has done a terrible injustice to all of us! I’ve been told my insurance won’t cover Flurazapam now??? Why?"

• Meano
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 23, 2019

For Insomnia "I have been on this medication for 30+ yrs. Can't believe it's not available right now. They say Dec time frame, doctor put me on something else. Doesn't work. Hurry on Flurazapam please. Very satisfied customer."

• Miss...
• October 18, 2019

For Insomnia "First of all I am very allergic to most drugs. I have been taking Flurazapam for insomnia for 3 years, since my son who is a pilot for a commercial airline was diagnosed with cancer for the second time, my daughter quit speaking to me, and I had a horrible reaction to a glaucoma eye drop Lumigan. All of this stress at one time sent me into a state of insomnia. I was prescribed Flurazapam and did well on it. Now I am on Temazapam and it’s not working. Help bring back Flurazapam."