Question 1

can temazepam overdose cause death?

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Yes: You can definately hurt yourself with temazepam and cause death especially when combined with other medications and especially alcohol.  It needs to e carefully monitored and used for the correct purpose and patients. It is a controlled substance , limiting its availability .

Question 2

appreciate an answer on longer term effects of 600 mg temazepam overdose? does it cause memory loss? am asking for a friend

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Call Poison Control: Call 1-800-222-1222.  That is the number for poison control.  You should call them for information on overdosages of medications for exact answers.

Question 3

what are the tests for temazepam overdose?

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Temazepam: No specific tests, monitor vital signs & alertness, supportive tx.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: temazepam overdose?

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Temazepam OD: Temazepam (Restoril or Normison) is a benzodiazepine medication used to treat insomnia. Symptoms of Temazepam overdose may include: tremor, weakness, drowsiness, lightheadedness, fainting, confusion, slow heart rate, slurring of speech, shallow breathing, seizures or coma.

Question 5

what is the treatment for temazepam overdose?

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Go to ER: Doctors in the emergency department may use activated charcoal or stomach pumping to retrieve the drug from the stomach.  For severe respiratory depression, intubation and artificial ventilation could be necessary.  Drugs such as Flumazenil (clonazepam) may be prescribed as an antidote, depending on a number of medical factors.

Question 6

what is the treatment for restoril (temazepam) overdose?

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Go to ER: Doctors in the emergency department may use activated charcoal or stomach pumping to retrieve the drug from the stomach.  For severe respiratory depression, intubation and artificial ventilation could be necessary.  Drugs such as Flumazenil (clonazepam) may be prescribed as an antidote, depending on a number of medical factors.

Question 7

could 600 mg temazepam overdose stop the heart and respiration?

Accepted Answer

Can stop respiration: Temazapam 600mg is 20 times more than average dose prescribed.
This dosage can cause respiratory depression, hypotension and death.

Question 8

question not for me. just need to know long term effects of 600mg temazepam please? a friend if mine just had this overdose? does it cause memory loss

Accepted Answer

Temazepam: You could have addiction drowsiness long-term use can sometimes cause memory problems sudden  stopping can cause  withdrawal seizures over dosage can cause respiratory depression and even death.

Question 9

can temazepam cause fatality in a 13 year old?

Accepted Answer

Medical emergency: Yes, a big enough overdose of temezepam can cause death.  If an overdose has already happened, please seek medical attention now.

Question 10

how does an overdose of 600 mg temazepam gets treated at er?

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Overdose: Restoring consciousness, stabilizing respiratory and cardiovascular status.

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