Who can take temazepam
Most adults can take temazepam for sleeping problems.
Adults and young people over the age of 12 years can take it as a pre-med before an operation or procedure.
Who may not be able to take temazepam
Temazepam is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor before starting to take temazepam if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to temazepam or any other medicine
- have myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes muscle weakness
- have sleep apnoea, a condition that causes breathing problems when you're asleep
- have severe lung or liver problems
- have a mental health problem, such as depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), personality disorder or thoughts of suicide
- have acute narrow angle glaucoma, a condition that affects the eye
- are trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant or breastfeeding