Temazepam: How Should I Take Temazepam
Content provided by Cerner Multum, Inc.
How should I take temazepam?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
 | Take temazepam only when you are getting ready for several hours of sleep. You may fall asleep very quickly after taking the medicine. |
 | Contact your doctor if this medicine seems to stop working as well in helping you fall asleep and stay asleep. |
 | Temazepam should be used for only a short time to treat insomnia. After 7 to 10 nights of use, talk with your doctor about whether or not you should keep taking temazepam. |
Your insomnia symptoms may return when you stop using temazepam after using it over a long period of time. You may need to use less and less before you stop the medication completely.
 | Temazepam may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Temazepam should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. |
 | Store temazepam at room temperature away from moisture and heat. |
Keep track of how many tablets have been used from each new bottle of this medicine. Benzodiazepines are drugs of abuse and you should be aware if any person in the household is using this medicine improperly or without a prescription.
| Last updated: | July 23, 2008 |
|---|
© 2007, Cerner Multum, INC. Version: 5.02.
This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. By using AOL Body, you indicate that you have read, understood, and agreed to our Terms of Service, Use of Content Agreement and AOL Body Advertising Policy. Read more about our content partners.
Search
Where Does it Hurt?
If you're experiencing aches and pains we can help you find answers. Find out what your symptoms mean for your health.
