Temazepam and Headaches: What Users Say

• JJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2020

For Insomnia "I have Bipolar I along with other diagnoses and what seemed to be medication-resistant insomnia. In the past, I’ve been prescribed trazodone, Ambien, Seroquel, Klonopin, Lunesta, Ativan, Valium, and hydroxyzine. I’ve tried Zzzquil, melatonin, and the likes. Nothing. No sleep whatsoever, and sometimes a headache. I’d given up caffeine completely for fear it was contributing and seen a sleep specialist. I found Restoril online and suggested it to my psychiatrist. 9 hours of sleep! No grogginess, cool dreams, and a huge relief. I would absolutely suggest trying it if, like me, you have tried many on the market and aren’t responsive."

• Jai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 25, 2016

Restoril (temazepam) for Insomnia "I was given a prescription of 30 mg Restoril by my GP doctor to help combat recurring bouts of insomnia. While it did nothing to help me fall asleep, it did help me in a couple of other ways. I frequently suffer from tension headaches and noticed after 15 minutes of my first dose the headache was completely eradicated, which led me to believe that it works well as a muscle relaxer. Another property of the drug which I found helpful was a significant decrease in anxiety, which made me more comfortable in social situations. I never felt 'high', just an increased desire to interact with my fellow peers. So while I can't give it a glowing review for the reason it was prescribed, the other effects outweighed the uselessness of the intended treatment."

• Sle...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 25, 2017

Restoril (temazepam) for Insomnia "First I tried Ambien, loved it! But after a week or so, I started having a reaction of itching, so they stopped it. Then on to Lunesta, it gave me a headache every morning, but it did make me sleep. They stopped it. Then on to Temazepam 30 mg. It works within 1-2 hours. I sleep well for 6-8 hrs. Usually, sometimes I still will have trouble falling asleep or waking in the night, but it's not every night, so it's an improvement!"

• Big...
• February 25, 2013

For Insomnia "Significant side effects. Headache, dizziness, nausea, chills. Only taking 15 mg. Has caused me to miss work. I am sleeping a full 8 hours now, but the side effects are almost as bad for me as the insomnia."

• Sel...
• April 3, 2021

For Insomnia "After temazepam, it was advised I tried Seroquel 25 mg, which did absolutely nothing except give me a headache. I honestly cannot understand for the life of me how someone can say temazepam wouldn't put a squirrel to sleep. This is completely untrue. I usually need to be put on stronger doses of meds. Temazepam 10 mg is absolute solid gold for me. I have the kind of insomnia that can keep me awake for days. I am 41 with a slow metabolism. I fall asleep within half an hour and wake from the world's best sleep: very refreshed. After 25 days (full pack), it isn't as wonderfully effective as the tolerance builds, but it still most definitely works. The non-brand starts dissolving in the mouth, but that's fine as it has no taste. The branded is only the size of the contraception pill, coated. No difference in effects between the two for me. I think you are more likely to become addicted to being able to sleep, not the drug itself. Highly recommend with zero negative side effects."

• Apr...
• September 18, 2016

For Insomnia "I was prescribed this after being on Ambien for a while. The Ambien kinda ran its course. I took this the first night I felt relaxed but not sleepy at all. It took me about an hour to fall asleep, and then I woke up 4 hours later and couldn't go back to sleep. I decided to give it a second try with melatonin. I can tell the medication wasn't working again. But I was so tired from the lack of sleep I couldn't even tell. And it was giving me headaches. I'm done. I'm taking my Ambien this weekend until I get a hold of my doctor. The Ambien works much better, not well, but better. I don't recommend this, however, everyone is different."

• Mag...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 11, 2018

For Insomnia "First off, I am of anti-drug mentality. I hate pills and feel we are a drugged society. So it was with extreme trepidation that I agreed to try this. Dr. gave me 15 mg a year ago with 15 pills. I have taken 3. Now they are almost expired, so I reordered. I have been having very strange (brain tumor-like - getting MRI in 2 weeks) symptoms at night with mild brain tremor, headaches, and nausea, and worsening tinnitus. They wake me from sleep. I've not slept well in 3 years. I've tried melatonin, which sort of worked. Then recently, probiotics of lactobacillus strain, which not only helped my gut and cut nausea by 99% - but helped me to sleep for 3 weeks! However, all of a sudden my head symptoms worsened, and I haven't slept much in 3 days. Took a Restoril last night and just slept a perfect 7 hrs. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! OK, I believe in this stuff! But plan on taking it once a week if needed to catch up."

• Fin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 2, 2018

For Insomnia "I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression and was not sleeping. I got into the spiral of not sleeping, making anxiety worse and then getting anxiety about anticipation of bedtime and lack of sleep to follow. Combined with therapy, I went on Temazepam for sleeping. I was so happy when I woke up the next day and had such a calm morning that I didn’t even care about the headache. I had a headache for the first couple of days taking it. It went away. I have been taking it for 2 months, only as prescribed. I’m a little concerned about building tolerance, but so far nothing. Note that I do not take other benzos and never have. For its purpose, it has been a life and sanity saver! I plan to go off it when summer starts and my mornings are low-stakes."

• TWa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 16, 2019

For Insomnia "Took for the first time last night...as soon as I started feeling the effects, I developed a terrible headache at the base of my skull. Took some Advil and finally went to sleep. Had lucid dreams and woke up every two hours. I feel terrible today. Not a drug for me."

• Sle...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 2, 2022

For Insomnia "Not sure I will try this again. I have been sleeping a max of 2-3 hours at a time for more than a year. Thought I would ask for some help, and this is what I got. I did get sleepy within 30-40 minutes of taking the capsule. I believe I slept deeply for 4 hours, and then woke to go to the bathroom. I was quite drowsy and had a headache. I drank 6 oz. of water and went back to sleep for 3 more hours. This was not deep sleep. Dogs woke me for feeding. Still had a headache and have been up for 5 hours since-still feeling heavy and slightly groggy but not 'sleepy'. :("

• Cee...
• March 29, 2016

Restoril (temazepam) for Insomnia "This works wonders for my insomnia! Initially, Ambien was prescribed to me, but it gave me the worst headache. With Restoril, I get at least 6 hours of sleep."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 5, 2022

Restoril (temazepam) for Insomnia "My doctor prescribed Restoril for my insomnia. I took 30 mg the first night and didn’t sleep. The medicine gave me an awful headache. I took it for three days and never slept. Doesn’t work for me."

• dee...
• November 20, 2009

For Insomnia "While taking this, I have suffered headaches and feel depressed, but I am sleeping better."