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Side Effects of Temazepam-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using temazepam as follows: Mood disturbances Patients are at risk to experience hallucinations and mood disturbances, such as, exacerbation of anxiety and depressive symptoms, with temazepam use. Short-term memory loss Temazepam carries the risk of inducing temporary short-term memory loss and confusion, when you wake up the following morning, thus compromising safety and leading to falls and accidents. Respiratory depression Temazepam, as part of depression of the CNS [...]

Side Effects of Temazepam-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using temazepam as follows: General constitutional side-effects Temazepam use can sometimes result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset. These constitutional symptoms can be self-limiting and resolve over time. Taking temazepam with a small snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. General allergic reactions Temazepam use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. [...]

How to take Temazepam

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take temazepam as follows: Take the medication dose at the same time every day, for the duration prescribed. This can help with maintaining the required therapeutic concentration of medication in the blood and maintain compliance with intake of medication. Temazepam is usually taken close to the bedtime. Have a regular sleep routine can help intake of temazepam on time. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, [...]

Indications for Temazepam Use

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon indications for temazepam use as follows: Temazepam, by enhancing the effects of the inhibitory neurotransmitter, GABA, can contribute towards promoting sleep. So, it can be used in individuals with trouble falling/staying sleep and insomnia. By depressing the brain and spinal cord, promoting dizziness, and reducing the activity and alertness, temazepam can help in relieving symptoms of anxiety. Inhibition of nerve impulses in the brain and spinal cord with use of temazepam [...]

Temazepam and Mechanism of Action

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