- Find
- Manage
- Resources
What Is Restoril Used For?
- Restoril Oral Precautions and Side Effects
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
Pronounced: (teh-MAZ-eh-pam)
Side Effects
Dizziness, loss of coordination, or blurred vision may occur. To minimize falls, remember to get up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
This medication may make you sleepy during the day. Tell your doctor if you have daytime drowsiness. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this...
Read moreMore information on "What Is Restoril Used For?"
From Our Experts
Secondary Insomnia and the Drugs Used To Treat It
I previously posted about the diagnosis of insomnia, the difference between primary and secondary/comorbid insomnia, and the importance of... Read more »
Are There Sleep Drugs That Won't Cause "Rebound" Insomnia?
Question: I take 5 mg of Ambien once or twice a weekfor periodic insomnia. If I take it for more than two nights in a row, and thenstop... Read more »
Warning: Sleep Plus Can be Addictive and Dangerous
Several herbs, either taken alone or in combination, can prove helpful in treating mild insomnia. Valerian, one well-known remedy, is... Read more »
FDA Requests Label Change for "Sleeping Pills"
The FDA has has requested that all manufacturers of sedative-hypnotic drug products, a class of drugs used to induce and/or maintain sleep,... Read more »
FDA Requests Label Change for All Sleep Disorder Drug Products
For those of us who have been diagnosed with sleep disorders, medications often become a part of our daily lives. Still, many people... Read more »
From Our Sources
Restless Legs Syndrome
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention Although there is no way to prevent restless legs syndrome, it may help to avoid caffeine, alcohol and cigarette... Read more »
Insomnia
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention It helps to have habits that promote healthy sleep: Follow a regular sleep schedule - have a routine bedtime and wake up at... Read more »
Hypnotics
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hypnotics are medications that cause sleep or partial loss of consciousness. Information Hypnotics are prescribed for insomnia (difficulty... Read more »
Alzheimer
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Most drugs used to treat Alzheimer's, and those under investigation, are aimed at slowing progression. There are no cures to date. In addition, the... Read more »
Fibromyalgia Medication
Prescribed medications are a key component of most fibromyalgia treatment plans. Since there are currently only three FDA approved medications for... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
