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Temazepam (Restoril®): Basic Information

Temazepam (Restoril® and generic) is a benzodiazepine that is used as a hypnotic. Here is basic information about this medication.


FDA-approved indications

Short-term treatment of insomnia (generally 7 to 10 days)


Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: About 3.5 to 18.5 hours (mean about 9 hours)


Dosage

Recommended: 15 mg orally at bedtime

Range: 7.5 to 30 mg at bedtime

Transient insomnia: 7.5 mg at bedtime

Elderly/debilitated patients: Initiate with 7.5 mg and then increase, if necessary and tolerated

The Prescribing Information notes that “For patients with short-term insomnia, instructions in the prescription should indicate that Restoril™ (temazepam) should be used for short periods of time (7 to 10 days).”


Dosage forms and strengths

Capsule: 7.5 mg, 15 mg, 22.5 mg, and 30 mg


Important! Please refer to Prescribing Information (see link below) for a complete discussion of dosage, administration, warnings and precautions, contraindications, etc.


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References

Temazepam Prescribing Information


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