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Insomnia: Trying to wean of temazepam (restoril)
Now take 15mg/night for sleep. Anyone with experience weaning off this?
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Now take 15mg/night for sleep. Anyone with experience weaning off this?
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How long has the process been taking ? What does Lion ‘s Mane do ? Do you take them altogether ? I admire you . 30 mg has not been working well for me after a year and a half but I will take the 4 to 5 hours that I get . I have extreme anxiety and insomnia . Just trying to figure this all out .
Be wary of drugs recommended by others, particularly if they’re benzodiazapines. What works for one person may not work for you.
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1 ReactionI understand. Thank you. I have been on the same medication.
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1 ReactionI'm 72 so I dont know if my memory issues come from the drug or getting older. People say I have an excellent memory. I'm sure the drug has an effect in some way. We cant put these chemicals in our bodies and not have some side effect. I really dont like that alot of doctors use these drugs as their go to.
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1 ReactionHow long were you on it ? I am just concerned but I can’t sleep .
Although I continue to reduce the dosage, I have been on temazepam for a number of years.
I have been on it for about 15 years. 30 mg every night. My doctor retired and the new one is trying to taper down because I am old and can fall etc. I can not sleep without the higher dose. It works very well. It is not expensive anymore. Around 6 dollars for 60 15 mg, not sure what insurance now. Can find out if you like. Not the insurance that I pay for and get all other meds from. Also Good RX has a relatively good price if you search. I'm not sure how I can get my new doctor to keep me on it. I am 83 years old and very active. Had a very good life on this medication.
Temazepam and other benzodiazepines can cause a lot of health problems that you would not suspect are related. If you have other unexplained health problems, they could be caused by these drugs.
@supip Like what kind of health problems??
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This doesn’t mention dry eyes which can lead to blurred vision. They can affect thyroid. Reduced gut motility can lead to IBS and small intestingal bacterial overgrowth.