Question 1

is there a problem if i take my prescription medication (restoril) if it has been out of its original container?

Accepted Answer

Restoril (temazepam): Is a capsule & should be ok if not expired.

Question 2

i was just put on restoril (temazepam) for short term. any side effects i should worry about?

Accepted Answer

Restoril (temazepam) for sleep: Restoril (temazepam) is generally well tolerated. It's sedative duration of action is a little longer than ideal, so some patients experience carry-over sedation in the morning. Be cautious with your clonazepam, as these drugs work via the same mechanism and can produce additive effects.

Question 3

how much is too much of restoril (temazepam)?

Accepted Answer

Caution: More important than absolute dose of restoril, (temazepam) which shouldn't exceed 30 mg at night, are frequency and duration of use. With daily use for over a month you can become tolerant to its benefits for sleep and anxiety, but experience withdrawal if you don't take it, so you use it to avoid withdrawal even though it no longer helps. Avoid using more than 4 nights/week; try to use for under 3 months.

Question 4

is it ok to take 60mg of restoril (temazepam)?

Accepted Answer

That is an: Extreme dose and should not really be taken.  It is twice the highest recommended dose.  So the answer is no, it is not ok to take.  But that's just my opinion.

Question 5

what is the generic form of restoril (temazepam)?

Accepted Answer

Restoril: Temazepam ( Brand name: Restoril) is also a long acting benzodiazepine hypnotic that is FDA approved for insomnia.

Question 6

i took 150 mg of restoril (temazepam). will i get sick?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The usual dose of Restoril (temazepam) is 15-30 mg.  150 mg is a potential overdose.  While benzodiazepines alone rarely cause fatal overdose, it can cause people to sleep for prolonged periods of time, which itself can cause damage to organs (sleeping in one position causes pressure on skin and muscle, and potentially even underlying organs).  More dangerous if combined with alcohol or other drugs.

Question 7

what would happen if i take 90mg of restoril (temazepam)?

Accepted Answer

Very drowsy: In my practice, the average dose of Restoril (temazepam) is 15 - 30 mgs at bedtime.  Depending on a multitude of your personal health factors, you may get a good night's sleep, you may sleep for 24 hours, you may be extremely drowsy the next day. A lot also depends on what other medications you are taking.

Question 8

any harmfull effects taking 30mg restoril (temazepam) long term?

Accepted Answer

Meant for short term: Use. There are a number of side effects of this medication and you should not take alcohol while you on this drug. See this site for more information and discuss why you should be on long term treatment.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0000808/.

Question 9

what is the highest dose of restoril (temazepam) you can safely take?

Accepted Answer

Restoril (temazepam): Recommended dose for sleep is 15-30 mg. , with lower doses applied for elderly & on prn basis.

Question 10

what is the highest dose of restoril (temazepam) you can take without overdosing?

Accepted Answer

No easy answer: It depends on your age, size, and general health.  Also, "overdosing" isn't a sharp line crossed at one exact dose... There are mild overdoses, severe overdoses, and lethal overdoses.  In general, adults shouldn't exceed 30 mg at a time.  Taking more than this may result in deep or prolonged sedation, temporary confusion or delirium, and at higher doses, respiratory depression and death.

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I was just put on restoril (temazepam) for short term. any side effects i should worry about?

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How much is too much of restoril (temazepam)?

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Is it ok to take 60mg of restoril (temazepam)?

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What is the generic form of restoril (temazepam)?

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I took 150 mg of restoril (temazepam). will i get sick?

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What would happen if i take 90mg of restoril (temazepam)?

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Any harmfull effects taking 30mg restoril (temazepam) long term?

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What is the highest dose of restoril (temazepam) you can safely take?

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What is the highest dose of restoril (temazepam) you can take without overdosing?

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