Temazepam Side Effects

Common side effects of temazepam are listed below. Tell your doctor if these side effects are severe or persist after a few days:

• Drowsiness 
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Lethargy
• Nervousness
• Grogginess (hangover-like effect)
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Temazepam can also cause more serious side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects or seek emergency medical help if you develop the following signs and symptoms of allergic reactions:

• Severe allergic reaction with skin rash, hives, itching
• Swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, or throat
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Hoarseness

The above list may not include all the potential adverse effects of temazepam. Contact your healthcare professional if the side effects are unusual or severe or do not get better over time. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Temazepam Overdose: In case of an overdose, call your doctor immediately. You can also call your local poison control center or the national poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If a person cannot be awakened, has trouble breathing, has collapsed, or has had a seizure, call 911. Overdose symptoms may include CNS depressant effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, fainting, slowed breathing, difficulty breathing, and loss of consciousness.

Source: FDA