People with insomnia may benefit from taking flurazepam, a drug that can cause sleepiness and relax muscles. This eMedTV article offers detailed information about the drug's effects, dosing guidelines, strengths, and general precautions and warnings.
Flurazepam side effects include headaches, lightheadedness, and heartburn. This eMedTV article also discuses less common side effects of flurazepam (such as a dry mouth), as well as serious side effects that may require prompt medical attention.
The prescription drug flurazepam is used for the treatment of insomnia. However, as this page on the eMedTV Web site explains, the drug may also sometimes be used for "off-label" purposes (such as for the treatment of anxiety disorders).
The suggested dose of flurazepam for most people with insomnia is 30 mg at bedtime. This eMedTV Web page also lists the dose for people who are elderly or who have other medical problems and offers helpful tips on flurazepam dosing.
Narcotics and opiates are among the medications that can potentially interact with flurazepam. This page of the eMedTV library explains how drug interactions with flurazepam can increase your risk of confusion, memory loss, or other side effects.
It definitely isn't safe to take flurazepam while pregnant. This eMedTV page lists other precautions and warnings with flurazepam, such as possible drug interactions, the safety of taking the drug while breastfeeding, and those who shouldn't take it.
