Temazepam
Temazepam
Also known as?
Restoril and Normison.
| ‘Medicinal’ drugs (risk based approach) | Threshold limit in microgrammes per litre of blood (µg/L) |
|---|---|
| Temazepam | 1,000µg/L |
Why may this be prescribed?
Temazepam is one of the most popular and widely prescribed hypnotics on the market and it has become one of the most widely prescribed drugs for insomnia/sleep disorders. Also used as a pre-medication for minor procedures.
Side Effects?
- Drowsiness, dizziness, longer reaction time, impairment of motor function including coordination, reduced alertness.
Likely level of drug expected to be impaired?
1,000µg/L
How long will it take to leave my system?
Detection time starts – 2-7 hours after taking.
- Urine – Up to 42 days.
- Hair – Up to 90 days.
- Saliva – Up to 3 days.
- Blood – Up to 2 days.
