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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@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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@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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@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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@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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@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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