SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Temazepam

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Temazepam

Temazepam has 58 Side Effects total
27 are Life Threatening
3 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Temazepam

USES:
This medication is used for the short-term treatment of patients with trouble sleeping (insomnia). It is generally used for 7-10 days. It may help you fall asleep faster and decrease the number of times you awaken during the night. It may also help you sleep for a longer period of time. Temazepam belongs to a class of medications called sedative/hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect.

Temazepam has 27 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Temazepam

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Temazepam

Critical Seriousness - Blood Disorder - Blood Dyscrasias is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Temazepam

Critical Seriousness - Cannot Empty Bladder - Urinary Retention is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Temazepam

Critical Seriousness - Cannot Focus Thoughts - Concentration Difficulty is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Temazepam

Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Temazepam

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Temazepam

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Temazepam

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Temazepam

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Temazepam

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Temazepam

Critical Seriousness - Extrapyramidal Reaction - Extrapyramidal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Temazepam

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Temazepam

Critical Seriousness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Temazepam

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Temazepam

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Temazepam

Critical Seriousness - Liver Problems - Disease of Liver is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Temazepam

Critical Seriousness - Loss of Memory - Memory Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Temazepam

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Weakness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Temazepam

Critical Seriousness - Periods of Not Breathing - Apnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Temazepam

Critical Seriousness - Problem Behavior - Behavioral Disorders is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Temazepam

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Temazepam

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Temazepam

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Temazepam

Critical Seriousness - Significant Decrease in Lung Function - Respiratory Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Temazepam

Critical Seriousness - Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion - SIADH Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Temazepam

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Temazepam

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Temazepam has 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Temazepam Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Temazepam Slurred Speech is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Temazepam Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Temazepam

Temazepam Drug-Drug Interactions

Temazepam has interactions of severe seriousness with 2 drug(s):

Temazepam has 1 severe interactions with Sodium Oxybate. Click here to see them

Temazepam has 1 severe interactions with Xyrem. Click here to see them

Temazepam has interactions of serious seriousness with 21 drug(s).

Temazepam has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Temazepam has interactions of unknown seriousness with 22 drug(s).

Temazepam has 15 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Temazepam.

Temazepam Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Temazepam.

Respiratory Depression - Significant Decrease in Lung Function is a contraindication of Temazepam.

Relative Contraindications

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Temazepam.

Depression is a contraindication of Temazepam.

Memory Impairment - Loss of Memory is a contraindication of Temazepam.

Respiratory Insufficiency - Lung Failure causing Loss of Breath is a contraindication of Temazepam.

Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Severe Chronic Obstructed Lung Disease is a contraindication of Temazepam.

Sleep Apnea - Temporarily Stops Breathing While Sleeping is a contraindication of Temazepam.

Sleep Automatism - Perform Complex Natural behaviors while Asleep is a contraindication of Temazepam.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Temazepam.

Contraindication Warnings

Chronic Pulmonary Disease - Chronic Lung Disease is a contraindication of Temazepam.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Temazepam.

Hypoalbuminemia - Low Amount of Albumin Proteins in the Blood is a contraindication of Temazepam.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Temazepam.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Temazepam.

Temazepam has 8 related brands and strengths:

Restoril 15 Mg Cap Restoril 22.5 Mg Cap Restoril 30 Mg Cap Restoril 7.5 Mg Cap Temazepam 15 Mg Cap Temazepam 22.5 Mg Cap Temazepam 30 Mg Cap Temazepam 7.5 Mg Cap

Temazepam - Symptoms of overdose may include
slow breathing, slurred speech, or a deep sleep from which you cannot be awakened.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.