Quazepam (Cont.)

When and How to Take Quazepam

General considerations for when and how to take quazepam include the following:
 
  • The medication comes in tablet form. It is usually taken by mouth at bedtime.
     
  • Quazepam can be taken with or without food. If the drug bothers your stomach, try taking it with food.
     
  • For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Quazepam may cause serious problems if you take it at higher dosages or for a longer period of time than your healthcare provider recommends (see Doral Abuse).
     

Dosing Information for Quazepam

The dose of quazepam that your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Your age
  • Other medications you may be taking
  • Other medical conditions you may have.
     
As is always the case, do not adjust your quazepam dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Quazepam Dosing for more information.)
 

Side Effects of Quazepam

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with quazepam. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
Common side effects of quazepam include but are not limited to:
 
  • Daytime drowsiness
  • Headaches
  • Fatigue
  • Dizziness.
     
(Click Quazepam Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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