This drug is used for the short term treatment of insomnia.

Dizziness or

Hypersensitivity to the drug, if you are at risk of increased bleeding, if you have an active inflammatory disease involving the stomach or intestine (e.g., ulcerative colitis), if you have an active stomach or intestinal ulcer, if you have had an acute asthmatic attack, hives, rhinitis (inflammation of the inner lining of the nasal passage), or other allergic reactions caused by ASA (acetylsalicylic acid) or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; e.g., diclofenac, ibuprofen, indomethacin, naproxen).

Before taking temazepam, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to diazepamor oxazepam; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

This medication may sometimes cause addiction. This risk may be higher if you have substance use disorder (such as over use of or addiction to drugs/alcohol). Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

You may have trouble sleeping the first few nights after you stop taking this medication. This is called rebound insomnia and is normal. It will usually go after 1 or 2 nights. If this effect continues, contact your doctor.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, liver disease, lung/breathing problems (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, sleep apnea), mental/mood problems (such as depression, thoughts of suicide), personal or family history of a substance use disorder (such as overuse of or addiction to drugs/alcohol), personal or family history of sleepwalking, a certain muscle disease (myasthenia gravis).

Please consult your doctor when taking this medicine if you are pregnant.

Sodium oxybate, opioid pain or cough relievers (such as codeine, hydrocodone), alcohol, marijuana, other drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants (such as carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), or antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine).