Flurazepam 15mg

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What is flurazepam?

Flurazepam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen) that is used to treat insomnia (trouble falling or staying asleep).

Flurazepam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Flurazepam side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; nausea and vomiting; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Flurazepam can slow or stop your breathing, especially if you have recently used an opioid medication or alcohol. A person caring for you should seek emergency medical attention if you have slow breathing with long pauses, blue colored lips, or if you are hard to wake up.

Flurazepam may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

• confusion, agitation, paranoia, hallucinations;
• thinking problems, unusual thoughts or behavior;
• severe daytime drowsiness; or
• new or worsening depression.

Some people using flurazepam have engaged in activity such as driving, eating, walking, making phone calls, or having sex and later having no memory of the activity. Tell your doctor if this happens to you.

Drowsiness or dizziness may last longer in older adults. Use caution to avoid falling or accidental injury.

Common side effects of flurazepam may include:

• drowsiness, dizziness, feeling light-headed;
• loss of coordination; or
• falling or staggering.

After you stop using flurazepam, get medical help right away if you have symptoms such as: unusual muscle movements, being more active or talkative, sudden and severe changes in mood or behavior, confusion, hallucinations, seizures, suicidal thoughts or actions.

Some withdrawal symptoms may last up to 12 months or longer after stopping flurazepam suddenly. Tell your doctor if you have ongoing anxiety, depression, problems with memory or thinking, trouble sleeping, ringing in your ears, a burning or prickly feeling, or a crawling sensation under your skin.