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Brand Names: Restoril

What is Temazepam? Temazepam is a benzodiazepine used for the short-term treatment of insomnia. Off label it is used for the treatment of anxiety; adjunct in the treatment of depression; and management of panic attacks.

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Reasons Taken

18 patients in the community are taking or have taken Temazepam.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Insomnia 7 38%
Other 7 38%
Pain 1 5%
disease-related symptoms 1 5%
Don't know 1 5%
General health 1 5%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Temazepam.

  0 mg As needed 0 mg Daily 10 mg As needed 10 mg Daily 15 mg Daily 20 mg Daily 30 mg Daily 60 mg Daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 4 Number of Patients: 4 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Temazepam or how long patients were taking Temazepam before stopping.

Currently taking Temazepam

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
3
1
3

Stopped taking Temazepam

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
1
1
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Temazepam (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Doctor's advice 2 100% Doctor's advice: 100%

Patient Reported Evaluations

Results from 3 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.

Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)

Major 67% 2
Moderate 33% 1

Other

Side-effects (as an overall problem)

Severe 0% 0
Moderate 0% 0
Mild 0% 0
None 100% 3

Top reported side-effects include: Brain fog, Difficulty thinking, Sedation

Summary results are based on 3 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.

Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 3)

  • Wayne Lampe
    Sex: M
    Mouth/throat: mild
    Arms: mild
    Chest: mild
    Legs: moderate
    See profile
  • Wayne Lampe
  • by Wayne Lampe
    Aug 23, 2008
  • EfficacyMajor
  • Side-effectsNone
  • Other

  • akita
    Sex: M
    Mouth/throat: mild
    Arms: moderate
    Chest: none
    Legs: moderate
    See profile
  • akita
  • by akita
    Nov 12, 2008
  • EfficacyMajor
  • Side-effectsNone
  • Other
Advice/Tips
Great for falling asleep, without keeping me doped into a heavy slumber. Wake up fresh. Especially with Melatonin (10mgs), Fall asleep within 15 mins.

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