Flurazepam Capsules
Chemical Name: FLURAZEPAM (flure-AZ-e-pam)
Common Flurazepam uses
This medicine is a benzodiazepine used to
treat sleep disorders. It may also be used
to treat other conditions as determined by
your doctor.
Before using Flurazepam
Some medicines or medical conditions may
interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR
DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription
and over-the-counter medicine that you are
taking. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE if you
are also taking HIV protease inhibitors.
ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR
CONDITION may be needed if you are taking
clozapine, disulfiram, nefazodone,
rifampin, or medicine for seizures. Inform
your doctor of any other medical
conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or
breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or
pharmacist if you have any questions or
concerns about using this medicine.
Flurazepam Directions
Follow the directions for using this
medicine provided by your doctor. STORE
THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away
from heat and light.
Flurazepam Cautions
DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or take
this medicine for longer than prescribed
without checking with your doctor.
Exceeding the recommended dose or taking
this medicine for longer than prescribed
may be habit-forming. THIS MEDICINE MAY
CAUSE drowsiness or dizziness. Do not
drive, operate machinery, or do anything
else that could be dangerous until you
know how you react to this medicine. THIS
MEDICINE WILL ADD TO THE EFFECTS of other
medicines and alcohol. Ask your doctor or
pharmacist if you have questions about
which medicines can cause drowsiness or
dizziness. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW
MEDICINE, either prescription or
over-the-counter, check with your doctor
or pharmacist. Caution is advised when
using this medicine in the elderly since
they may be more sensitive to the effects
of the medicine. FOR WOMEN: DO NOT USE
THIS MEDICINE if you are pregnant. IF YOU
SUSPECT THAT YOU COULD BE PREGNANT,
contact your doctor immediately. THIS
MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO
NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this
medicine.
Possible Flurazepam side effects
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during
treatment, include excessive daytime
drowsiness, unusual weakness, dizziness,
lightheadedness, headache, clumsiness, or
unsteadiness. If they continue or are
bothersome, check with your doctor. If you
notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted
side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job. Use our drug interaction
checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other.
Check drug interactions
If you take too much Flurazepam
If overdose is suspected, contact your
local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may
include confusion, slow reflexes,
clumsiness, deep sleep, and loss of
consciousness.
Additional Flurazepam information
You may experience trouble sleeping for 1
to 2 nights after you stop taking this
medicine. If it continues, contact your
doctor. DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with
others for whom it was not prescribed. DO
NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health
conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the
reach of children.
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