Temazepam And Possible Withdrawal Symptoms?

Have taken 10-20mg of temazepam for last 8-10 weeks about 5 days a week with a couple of week periods without any. Started noticing strong focus issues and grogginess throughout the day; have stopped cold turkey for 5 days now and am suffering from: anxiety, slight neck soreness, poor concentration, strange stomach sensations and hot flashes. Symptoms seem to have decreased a bit each day since cessation. Should my withdrawal symptoms clear up any time soon?

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I think you are coming off these meds far too quickly. Take at least a week taking them at a little lesser dosage, then two weeks at the next lowered dosage and so on. Three weeks on next and so on. Dont rush it. Get to the point where you even shave off some of your tablet.

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What Lorna has stated is correct, it is really much safer, and easier to stop Temazepam slowly by tapering down your dosage, until you stop altogether.

Abruptly stopping a benzodiazepine can cause a risk of seizures, as well as rebound symptoms of anxiety, and depression.

Ref: Temazepam Information

The grogginess, and lack of focus are normal side effects of this medication, and you might just need a dosage adjustment.

Have you consulted your doctor?

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sounds like normal side effects of the medication. not very pleasant, but better than insomnia.

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