Treat insomnia (trouble sleeping).Belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines
Brand Names:
Doral
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any benzodiazepine medicine such as Valium®, Librium®, or Halcion®. You should not use if you have sleep apnea or if you are pregnant
Uses:
Tablet
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
You may take your medicine with food or milk to avoid stomach upset.
If a dose is missed:
Take the missed dose when you remember.
But, if it is the next day when you remember, wait until bedtime to take your medicine and skip the missed dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Store the medicine at room temperature in the original container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Do not drink alcohol while taking quazepam.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking other medicines that could make you drowsy such as sedatives, tranquilizers, narcotic pain medicine, other sleeping pills, or cold or allergy medicines.
Warnings:
Check with your doctor before taking this medicine if you have liver, kidney, or lung disease.
This medicine may be habit-forming. You should not use more than your doctor ordered, or take it for a longer period of time.
If you are breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
If you have taken this medicine for a long time or in large doses, check with your doctor before stopping. You may need to take smaller and smaller doses before stopping completely.
This medicine causes drowsiness. Avoid driving a car or using machinery.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
