is tamazepam a type of valium? and what does it do?

Question

ive been prescribed these from doc for insomnia but im unsure about taking them

Answer 1

I took temazepam to help me sleep when I was going through a difficult time. I had no problems with it , I slept a good 8hrs a night it didn't knock me out cold - if the kids needed me in the night I heard them. I did feel a bit groggy first thing in the morning for a little while. I stopped taking them without any adverse effects.
I'd take them & see how you get on.

Answer 2

I sometimes have temazepam from my GP on prescription. I have a daughter who does not sleep and therefore I have no sleep pattern. When she goes for respite I usually take one an hour before going to bed. They don't knock you out but do make you feel a bit drowsy. I always get around 8 hours sleep and wake up feeling great with no side effects or feeling like I've got a hangover. I felt like you when I was first prescribed them but they do work very well. If you are really worried perhaps try taking half a tablet first. You'll be fine.

Answer 3

Temazepam is a benzodiazepine and is related to a lot of other sedatives/hypnotics such as diazepam (valium), flunitrazepam (rohypnol or ruphies), midazolam, oxazepam (serapax) etc.

Temazepam is usually given to people as a hypnotic (hypnos= ancient greek for sleep or something) to help them to sleep. Unfortunately temazepam can be addictive and also is often sold on the street. So many doctors are reluctant to prescribe it these days, prefering to give non-benzodiazepine hypnotics such as zolpidem or zopiclone - both of which have their own side effects and problems

Some dentists also prescribe temazepam for people who grind their teeth during their sleep. Other, non-benzo hypnotics aren't very effective for teeth grinding as they don't knock out the REM part of sleep, which is when most people grind their teeth most.

Most doctors recommend that you only take Temaze for a couple of days and not for an extended period
a) because it's addictive; and
b) as I mentioned above, it doesn't give you a proper, natural restful sleep as the sleep cycles are disrupted and you don't get much (if any) REM sleep - which is important for rest and recovery.

Shelly

Answer 4

Chemically, flunitrazepam, temazepam, triazolam and diazepam (Valium) are structurally related benzodiazepines with the same mechanism of action. They enter the brain rapidly and work by binding to a specific type of protein (receptor) that is widely distributed in the groups of nerve cells involved in anxiety, memory, sedation and coordination. The normal role of these receptors is to respond to an abundant and important neurotransmitter called GABA (g-aminobutyric acid). When GABA activates its receptors they reduce nerve activity in the brain. Benzodiazepines bind tightly to a specific part of the GABA receptor, imaginatively called the benzodiazepine site, which is distinct from the GABA binding site. When bound, benzodiazepines enhance the effect of GABA so they shut down brain activity more effectively, which broadly explains their spectrum of tranquillising actions.

Answer 5

Yes, Temazepam is in the valium family,. There are a lot of other medications to help you sleep that are less addictive. Talk with your doctor about your concerns.

Answer 6

it is a benzodiapepine sedative.
diazepam (valium), lorazepam, temazepam are all in this catagory.
they are given for night sedation. They should really only be given for short term use as you can become dependant on them. Also if you take them for long periods you become tolerant and they dont work as well as when you first start and have to have the dose increased.

Answer 7

It is good to help you sleep. Just make sure that you have a good eight hours to sleep or you might wake up a little groggy the next day.

Answer 8

Its a strong sedative, will knock you out in about 20 minutes.

Answer 9

They are mild sleeping pills. I've been taking them for 5 years every night.

Answer 10

its a sleeping tablet