Question 1

i am stopping 30 mg of temazepam and starting 10 mg of belsomra. can i just stop the temazepam and start the belsomra? thank you.

Accepted Answer

Warning: Depending on how long you have been using temazepam, you may experience either withdrawal symptoms or have a rebound insomnia when you stop this medication.   If you experience any of these issues, you might want to go down to 15 mg for few days before completely stopping.

Question 2

been using a variety of benzos diazepam, temazepam daily 10mg for about 6 weeks. any dangers of suddenly stopping? running low, what's the shortest taper i could do to safely wean off?

Accepted Answer

: If medically prescribed you should be able to obtain your meds from your doc. If taking on your own from some source  - it is dangerous- so pl do us a favor and see a doc.

Question 3

ive been taking temazepam for four years, and i would like to stop.  how should i do this?

Accepted Answer

See details: Since you do not mention of the dose you are taking, it is best you discuss how to taper off of this med with the doctor who is prescribing it.

Question 4

choose to stop temazepam 30mg. so far with 1/2 dose, doing good. keeping busy, eating healthy, exercise regularly, 4 days have passed. can i decrease to 7.5mg starting day 5.? duration??? in # days to end medication?

Accepted Answer

: It could be more difficult when tapering below 15 mg but you can do it. You can take either 15 mg q other day or 7.5 mg daily for a 5-7 days then as needed only then.

Question 5

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 6

i have just taken 45mg codeine and 5mg of temazepam together, by mistake. is there a risk if i go to sleep i might stop breathing?

Accepted Answer

Codeine Temazepam: This really depends on whether you have been on these medications for a long time or not. Also knowing the doses makes no difference as the medications work differently on people. Judging from the amounts you took in most people this will just make you very tired and sleepy.

Question 7

i had a fall last night after taking doxepin and restoril (temazepam) plus perphenazine/amitryptiline could that make so dizzy i could not stop mtself from fallin?

Accepted Answer

Too many meds!: It sounds like you took too many sedating medications at the same time -- plus doxepin, perphenazine, and amitriptylene can also cause orthostatic hypotension (lowered blood pressure when you try to stand, so that you end up dizzy.)  hoping you won't do that again, and will work with your doctor for a safer solution to your sleep difficulties.

Question 8

i had to completely cold turkey stop lunesta (eszopiclone) rotated with restoril, seroquel and trazadone. 4 wks pregnant. how long do u think my insomnia will last?

Accepted Answer

Difficult to say: That is a very complex regimen for sleep and I am glad you are not taking any of these since you are pregnant. Restoring is the most likely of these to cause rebound insomnia, but it depends on how often you were taking each of them. Pregnancy itself can also affect sleep due to hormonal changes

Question 9

can i take 60mg of temazepam?

Accepted Answer

You should not: Temazepam should be use only for short term. If used longer will produce dependence and requires increasing in dose to obtain the desire effects. Going to a 60 mg dose indicates that you are taking it for some time. Go to a psychiatrist to obtain help on decreasing benzodiazepines. General physicians tend to overprescribe benzodiazepines.

Question 10

is 75 mg of temazepam too much?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The usual max dose is 30mg.

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I am stopping 30 mg of temazepam and starting 10 mg of belsomra. can i just stop the temazepam and start the belsomra? thank you.

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Been using a variety of benzos diazepam, temazepam daily 10mg for about 6 weeks. any dangers of suddenly stopping? running low, what's the shortest taper i could do to safely wean off?

A member asked:

Ive been taking temazepam for four years, and i would like to stop. how should i do this?

A member asked:

Choose to stop temazepam 30mg. so far with 1/2 dose, doing good. keeping busy, eating healthy, exercise regularly, 4 days have passed. can i decrease to 7.5mg starting day 5.? duration??? in # days to end medication?

A member asked:

Could 600 mg temazepam overdose stop the heart and respiration?

A member asked:

I have just taken 45mg codeine and 5mg of temazepam together, by mistake. is there a risk if i go to sleep i might stop breathing?

A member asked:

I had a fall last night after taking doxepin and restoril (temazepam) plus perphenazine/amitryptiline could that make so dizzy i could not stop mtself from fallin?

A member asked:

I had to completely cold turkey stop lunesta (eszopiclone) rotated with restoril, seroquel and trazadone. 4 wks pregnant. how long do u think my insomnia will last?

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Can i take 60mg of temazepam?

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Is 75 mg of temazepam too much?

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