Temazepam and Sleepwalking: What Users Say

• fra...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 3, 2016

For Insomnia "I have tried every sleeping pill on the market. I was on Dalmane first when I was a kid. When I was sixteen, I was in the hospital, the nurse gave me a Restoril and told me I'll love it, there's no hangover in the morning, and she was right. Knocked me out as good as Dalmane, but there was no next day effect like Dalmane did, and Dalmane was so potent, there could be a fire and I wouldn't wake up. Restoril is not that potent, but it is very good. I've taken it for many, many years, beginning in 1984 the first time, then I went on Halcion, but I really thought Restoril was better, after sleepwalking on Ambien in 1995, I only went on Halcion or Restoril for my insomnia. I have severe insomnia."

• The...
• November 7, 2013

For Insomnia "I used methamphetamine when it first hit the street in the early 1980s and stopped on April 10, 2011. Within days, I developed chronic fragmented insomnia in which I was unable to sleep for more than 45 to 75 minutes at a time. Attempting to avoid prescription anything, I tried every herb and supplement from valerian root to melatonin with very little improvement. After almost two years, I became desperate and willing to try anything, so I asked the doctor for help and was prescribed temazepam. Now, I get at least 4 hours of solid sleep and 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 hours of total sleep each night. I am a bit comatose in the morning for the first 30 to 60 minutes after waking, even with coffee. The sleepwalking is a bit unnerving, though."

• sle...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 8, 2021

For Insomnia "Before medications, I would get 2-3 hrs of sleep per night. As soon as my head hits the pillow, my mind goes 100 mph. Started with Ambien, which worked OK, but not knowing what crazy stuff you did before falling asleep (sleepwalking or having conversations with people and not remembering) was scary. Dr. switched me to 30 mg temazepam and could not be more pleased with the results. Asleep fast and a solid 7-8 hrs of uninterrupted sleep. No more 'please tell me I didn’t send that text' in the morning!"

• ean...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 12, 2017

For Insomnia "I have had insomnia in some form for my entire life, even remember not sleeping as a child/teen. Severe insomnia started in the late 90s, and I have been through every over-the-counter med and then to all the prescription sleeping meds. I went to a psychiatrist to be diagnosed with anxiety and insomnia. I take 30 mg of Restoril at bedtime and get 4-5 hours of sleep, I can take 15 mg if I wake like that and get another 2-3 hours. I can make it on 6 hours a day, but sometimes I need that second dose in the middle of the night. I have been taking this for years and do not have side effects, drowsiness, sleepwalking, etc. It is the only thing that works. I have tried to do without it and do not sleep at all. I will start to doze, but the anxiety kicks in."

• Mik...
• June 27, 2015

For Insomnia "Since the beginning of this year (2015), I have been experiencing bouts of insomnia at an increasing rate. First just a night or two once a month to a week or so once a month. My doc prescribed temazepam 30 mg at bedtime. I took it, and it worked like a charm, but when I wouldn't take it, I'd be back to insomnia all night long. After a month of taking it every night, I began sleepwalking. I would get out of bed and go to various rooms in the house and sometimes wake up and be confused. I tried to quit it, but I was a total wreck that day: high anxiety, heavy pulse, elevated blood pressure-almost like a panic attack. It's a controlled substance. I am off it now. Nasty stuff, it forces you to sleep. I am going to try Elavil and see how that works."

• baz...
• October 20, 2009

For Insomnia "I have a prescription for both Zolpidem Tartrate (Ambien) 10 mg and Temazepam (30 mg). I use one or the other to sleep on occasion. Rarely do I use any pill for two nights in a row. I have found both acceptable and have experienced some sleepwalking episodes on occasion, especially early on, but now, for either of these, the worst I get at my current age of 67 is some occasional morning fog, as was reported by others here."

• Mrs...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 24, 2015

For Insomnia "I was given 30 mg of Restoril, and I actually sleepwalked and nearly totaled my car by sleep driving. Thank God no one was hurt. Later, I tried it again and fell asleep at work. If you hide your keys and make sure someone is around to watch you, then it's a great drug. Hope that helps."

• Sso...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 5, 2019

For Insomnia "Used to take Ambien, which works great but has way too many side effects. Take 30 mg Restoril (temazepam), and it works without the zombie effect Ambien gave me, i.e., sleepwalking, eating, etc."