Insomnia: Trying to wean of temazepam (restoril)

Posted by stulerner @stulerner, Jan 2, 2019

Now take 15mg/night for sleep. Anyone with experience weaning off this?

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Profile picture for dudashen @dudashen

I have tapered from 30 mg of temazepam to 22.5 mg and am now taking 15 mg. As a chronic insomniac for many years, the journey has not been easy. I also take melatonin, lion’s mane and magnesium Glycinate. I hope to eventually be taking 7 mg of temazepam in the not so distant future.

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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 .

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Profile picture for skullbasecancer4 @skullbasecancer4

Hi How are you doing with your sleep . Have you had any memory issues ? I have a lot of anxiety due to my husband’s cancer and I can’t sleep . I feel so bad for you . I get anxious just reading this . How are you doing ? Is anything working ? Your doc prescribed for that long ? Sleep well. I have been on it for almost two years , starting not to work well. I take trazodone too.

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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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Profile picture for kawanhee @kawanhee

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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I understand. Thank you. I have been on the same medication.

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I'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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Profile picture for dudashen @dudashen

I have had some memory issues being on temazepam.

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How long were you on it ? I am just concerned but I can’t sleep .

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Profile picture for skullbasecancer4 @skullbasecancer4

How long were you on it ? I am just concerned but I can’t sleep .

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Although I continue to reduce the dosage, I have been on temazepam for a number of years.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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@supip Like what kind of health problems??

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https://www.google.com/search.
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.

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