Temazepam

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Temazepam, sold under the brand name Restoril among others, is a benzodiazepine tranquiliser typically used on a short-term basis for insomnia.[1][2][3]

Uses[edit | edit source]

ME/CFS[edit | edit source]

Low dose benzodiazepines are suggested for crashes caused by sensory overload (too much sensory input) according to the International Consensus Criteria.[4]

Risks and safety[edit | edit source]

Temazepam, like all benzodiazepines, is highly addictive.[5]:52

Clinicans[edit | edit source]

Costs and availability[edit | edit source]

Temazepam is available in most countries with a prescription. It is available as a generic medication. Availability may be very restricted due to the risk of addiction and substance misuse.

Dosage[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

Learn more[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Temazepam: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects". Drugs.com. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Temazepam Oral". WebMD. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Temazepam". Medline Plus. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  4. ↑ Carruthers, BM; van de Sande, MI; De Meirleir, KL; Klimas, NG; Broderick, G; Mitchell, T; Staines, D; Powles, ACP; Speight, N; Vallings, R; Bateman, L; Bell, DS; Carlo-Stella, N; Chia, J; Darragh, A; Gerken, A; Jo, D; Lewis, DP; Light, AR; Light, KC; Marshall-Gradisnik, S; McLaren-Howard, J; Mena, I; Miwa, K; Murovska, M; Stevens, SR (2012), Myalgic encephalomyelitis: Adult & Paediatric: International Consensus Primer for Medical Practitioners (PDF), ISBN 978-0-9739335-3-6
  5. ↑ Carruthers, Bruce M.; Jain, Anil Kumar; De Meirleir, Kenny L.; Peterson, Daniel L.; Klimas, Nancy G.; Lerner, A. Martin; Bested, Alison C.; Flor-Henry, Pierre; Joshi, Pradip; Powles, AC Peter; Sherkey, Jeffrey A.; van de Sande, Marjorie I. (2003), "Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Clinical Working Case Definition, Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols" (PDF), Journal of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, 11 (2): 7–115, doi:10.1300/J092v11n01_02

flare-up A symptoms flare in ME/CFS is a temporary increase in symptoms, alternatively known as experiencing post-exertional malaise. May be referred to as a "crash" or "collapse".

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