Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking temazepam as follows:
- Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor
- Temazepam, as part of depression of the CNS for inducing sleep, can also cause depression of the respiratory center in the brain. This induces slowing down of respirations, reduce gas exchange, and the breathing pattern can become irregular. Individuals with history of asthma and COPD should be extra careful in this regard. Keep a close watch on respiratory patterns and any increase in difficulty breathing should be appropriately reported.
- A lot of other nonprescription products and prescription medications can also influence the activity of temazepam in the body. So, be sure to mention your physician and pharmacist regarding your history with temazepam and check with them regarding safety, in the event you are being started on any new medications.
- Patients are at risk to experience hallucinations and mood disturbances, such as, exacerbation of anxiety and depressive symptoms, with temazepam use. Any changes in the mood and behavior following temazepam intake must be reported to the physician, for any change in plan of care to be considered.
- If a dose is missed, it can be skipped and take the scheduled dose on time. Compensating for the missed dose by taking an extra dose can pose serious risk for toxicity and side-effects. Notify your doctor and other health care personnel regarding your dose noncompliance.
