Quazepam

Alternate Name: Doral

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Hypnotic

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 15 MG

Warnings: Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. Call your doctor if you still have trouble sleeping after you take this medicine for 7 to 10 days. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Using this medicine during the later part of a pregnancy may cause problems in your newborn baby (including sedation or withdrawal symptoms). Tell your doctor right away if you think you have become pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. This medicine passes into your breast milk and may cause problems in your baby. Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or a history of depression, mental health problems, or drug or alcohol abuse. This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of overdose, which can be life-threateningRespiratory depression (serious breathing problem that can be life-threatening), when used with narcotic pain medicinesSleep-related behaviors (including sleep-driving, sleep-walking, or having sex, making phone calls, or preparing and eating food while you are asleep or not fully awake)Unusual thoughts or behavior This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how quazepam works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Medicine for depression or mental health problemsMedicine for seizures, Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol., This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working., Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely., Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine., This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert. This medicine may also cause sleep-related behaviors such as sleep-driving, making phone calls, or preparing and eating food while asleep or not fully awake. If these reactions occur, tell your doctor right away.