What is temazepam 20mg?
Temazepam belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepines.
It’s used to treat sleeping problems (insomnia).
It can also be taken to help you relax before an operation or other medical or dental treatments. This is known as a pre-med.
It works by increasing the levels of a calming chemical in your brain called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
It comes as tablets or as a liquid that you swallow.
Temazepam is available on prescription only.
Key facts
- it usually starts to work after around 30 minutes. The effect lasts for around 7 to 8 hours.
- The most common side effects of temazepam include feeling drowsy or lightheaded, and having a dry mouth.
- It’s not recommended to use it for longer than 4 weeks. If you take it for too long it’s possible that you could get addicted.
- If the drugs affects your eyesight or makes you feel sleepy, dizzy or confused, do not drive, ride a bike, or use tools or machines until you feel OK again.
- Do not drink alcohol when taking temazepam. It can make you sleep very deeply. You may have breathing problems and difficulty waking up.
Who can and cannot take temazepam
Who can take this medication
Most adults can take temazepam for sleeping problems.
Adults and young people over the age of 12 years can take it as a pre-med before an operation or procedure.
Who may not be able to take temazepam
This medication is not suitable for some people. To make sure it’s safe for you, tell your doctor before starting to take temazepam if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to temazepam or any other medicine
- have myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes muscle weakness
- have sleep apnoea, a condition that causes breathing problems when you’re asleep
- have severe lung or liver problems
- have a mental health problem, such as depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), personality disorder or thoughts of suicide
- have acute narrow angle glaucoma, a condition that affects the eye
- are trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant or breastfeeding
temazepam side effects
Like all medicines, this drugs can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.
Common side effects
These common side effects of temazepam happen in more than 1 in 100 people. There are things you can do to help cope with them:
Disturbed sleep (such as vivid dreams)
Feeling drowsy, tired, less alert or “hungover” the next day
Feeling lightheaded, unsteady or dizzy
A dry mouth
Speak to a doctor or pharmacist if the advice on how to cope does not help and a side effect is still bothering you or does not go away.
Serious side effects
It happens rarely, but some people have serious side effects when taking temazepam.
Tell a doctor or call 111 straight away if you get any of the following side effects:
- the whites of your eyes turn yellow, or your skin turns yellow although this may be less obvious on brown or black skin (jaundice) – this can be a sign of liver problems
- difficulty peeing or peeing less than usual
- noticeable heartbeats (palpitations)
- changes in the way you feel or act, such as feeling numb or restless, agitated or aggressive or acting inappropriately
- you think things that are not true (delusions) or you see or hear things that are not there (hallucinations)
- poor co-ordination or weak muscles
- slurred speech
- memory loss or confusion
Serious allergic reaction
In rare cases, temazepam may cause a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).
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Temazepam 20mg belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepines. It's used to treat sleeping problems (insomnia). It can also be taken to help you relax before an operation or other medical or dental treatments. This is known as a pre-med. It works by increasing the levels of a calming chemical in your brain called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). It comes as tablets or as a liquid that you swallow. Temazepam is available on prescription only.
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