Restoril Overdose: An Introduction
Restoril® (
temazepam) is a medication that is approved to treat
insomnia. It is one of a group of medications known as benzodiazepines. As with all medicines, it is possible to take too much Restoril. The specific effects of a Restoril overdose will vary, depending on a number of factors, including how much Restoril was taken and whether it was taken with other medicines, alcohol, or street drugs.
Symptoms of a Restoril Overdose
Some commonly reported symptoms of a Restoril overdose include:
- Drowsiness
- Confusion
- Coma
- Decreased reflexes
- Breathing problems
- Low blood pressure (hypotension).
Life-threatening overdose symptoms are more likely if Restoril is combined with alcohol or other medications, especially other medications that affect the brain.
Treatment for a Restoril Overdose
The treatment for a Restoril overdose will also vary. If the overdose was recent, a healthcare provider may give certain medicines or place a tube into the stomach to "pump the stomach." Flumazenil (Romazicon®), an antidote for a benzodiazepine overdose, may be helpful. Treatment also involves supportive care, which consists of treating the symptoms that occur as a result of the overdose. For example, supportive treatment options for a Restoril overdose may include:
- Fluids through an intravenous line (IV)
- Other treatments based on complications that occur.
It is important that you seek medical attention immediately if you believe that you may have overdosed on Restoril.
