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What is Quazepam and why is it prescribed? Quazepam is a sleeping medication available in tablet form taken as short-term treatment for insomnia. Quazepam is potentially addictive. Over time, your body will get used to the prescribed dosage of Quazepam, and you will no longer derive any benefit from it. If you were to increase the dosage against medical advice, the drug would again work as a sleeping pill, but only until your body adjusted to the higher dosage. This is a vicious circle that can lead to addiction. To avoid this danger, use Quazepam only as prescribed. How should you take Quazepam? Follow your doctors directions for taking Quazepam. Take Quazepam exactly as prescribed by your doctor, one dose per day, at bedtime. Keep in touch with your doctor. If you respond very well, it may be possible to cut your dosage in half after the first few nights. The older or more run-down you are, the more desirable it is to try for this early dosage reduction. If you have been taking Quazepam regularly for 6 weeks or so, you may experience withdrawal symptoms if you stop suddenly, or even if you reduce the dosage without specific instructions on how to do it. Always follow your doctor's advice for tapering off gradually from Quazepam. Take this medication only if needed. Store Quazepam at room temperature, away from moisture. Are there any Quazepam side effects? Quazepam side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. More common Quazepam side effects may include drowsiness during the day and headache. Less common Quazepam side effects may include changes in sex drive, dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, inability to urinate, incontinence, indigestion, irregular menstrual periods, irritability, muscle spasms, slurred or otherwise abnormal speech, and yellowed eyes and skin. In rare instances, Quazepam produces agitation, sleep disturbances, hallucinations, or stimulation, exactly the opposite of the desired effect. If this should happen to you, tell your doctor. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Quazepam? If Quazepam is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Be sure to inform your doctor of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Quazepam with Antihistamines (such as Benadryl), Antiseizure medications (such as Dilantin and Tegretol), Mood-altering medications (such as Thorazine and Clozaril), or Other central nervous system depressants (such as Xanax and Valium). Do not drink alcohol while taking Quazepam since it can increase the drug's effects. Are there any special warnings about Quazepam? Because Quazepam may decrease your daytime alertness, do not drive, climb, or operate dangerous machinery until you find out how the drug affects you. In some cases, Quazepam's sedative effect may last for several days after the last dose. If you are suffering from depression, Quazepam may make your depression worse. If you have ever abused alcohol or drugs, you are at special risk for addiction to Quazepam. Never increase the dosage of Quazepam on your own. Tell your doctor right away if Quazepam no longer seems to be working. |
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