Sleeping pills

Temazepam 20mg x 30

Temazepam is a benzodiazepine. Temazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with sleep problems.

Temazepam is used to treat insomnia symptoms, such as trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.

Temazepam works by slowing down the central nervous system (brain), causing drowsiness which helps patients fall asleep.

Who can and can’t take temazepam

Temazepam can be taken by adults over the age of 18.

It’s not suitable for everyone.

To make sure it’s safe for you, tell your doctor before starting temazepam if you:

have had an allergic reaction to temazepam or any other medicine in the past
have myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes muscle weakness
have sleep apnoea, a condition that causes breathing problems when you’re asleep
have severe lung or liver problems
have a mental health problem, such as depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, personality disorder or thoughts of suicide
have acute narrow angle glaucoma, a condition that affects the eye
are trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant or breastfeeding