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Could 600 mg temazepam overdose stop the heart and respiration?

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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

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Answered 2/24/2018

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