Quazepam
Generic name: quazepam [ KWAY-ze-pam ]
Brand name: Doral
Dosage form: oral tablet (15 mg)
Drug class:Benzodiazepines
What is quazepam?
Quazepam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen) that is used to treat insomnia (trouble falling or staying asleep).
Quazepam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Quazepam can slow or stop your breathing, especially if you have recently used an opioid medication or alcohol.
MISUSE OF quazepam CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.
Do not stop using quazepam without asking your doctor. You may have life-threatening withdrawal symptoms if you stop using the medicine suddenly after long-term use. Some withdrawal symptoms may last up to 12 months or longer.
Get medical help right away if you stop using quazepam and have symptoms such as: unusual muscle movements, being more active or talkative, sudden and severe changes in mood or behavior, confusion, hallucinations, seizures, or thoughts about suicide.
Do not use if you are pregnant.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use quazepam if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
a chronic breathing disorder;
sleep apnea (breathing stops during sleep); or
an allergy to sleep medicine or to other benzodiazepines (such as alprazolam, diazepam, lorazepam, midazolam, Ativan, Valium, Tranxene, Versed, Xanax, and others).
May cause birth defects. Do not use if you are pregnant. If you use quazepam during pregnancy, your baby could be born with life-threatening withdrawal symptoms, and may need medical treatment for several weeks. Use effective birth control while using quazepam. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
breathing problems;
drug or alcohol addiction;
suicidal thoughts or actions;
depression or mental illness; or
liver or kidney disease.
Do not breastfeed.
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