Quazepam: Uses, indications and precautions when using

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Quazepam is often prescribed for cases of difficulty sleeping or insomnia. This medication can help you fall asleep more easily and reduce frequent sleep disruptions each night.

1. Uses of Quazepam

What does Quazepam do? This medication is often used for short-term treatment of patients who have trouble sleeping or insomnia. Quazepam will be prescribed for use within 7-10 days. Medications work to help you fall asleep faster and reduce the number of times you wake up during the night. Additionally, Quazepam may also help you sleep for longer periods of time.
In fact, Quazepam belongs to the group of benzodiazepines and usually acts on the brain to produce a calming effect. This helps people who often have insomnia improve their sleep quality and fall asleep more easily.

2. How is Quazepam used?

Quazepam is usually taken by mouth, once every night and 30 minutes before bedtime. Dosage will be based on the patient's medical condition, age, and response to therapy.
In rare cases, Quazepam can cause temporary memory loss. To avoid this side effect, you should not take a dose of this medicine unless your sleep time each night lasts at least 7 to 8 hours. For example, you should not take Quazepam during an overnight flight of less than 8 hours.
If you suddenly stop using Quazepam, you may experience withdrawal symptoms, such as depressed mood, unusual anxiety, muscle spasms, stomach cramps, sweating, vomiting. , convulsions and tremors. To help prevent these symptoms, doctors often recommend that patients reduce their dose of Quazepam slowly rather than stopping suddenly.
The use of Quazepam can also sometimes be addictive and this risk is even increased if you abuse stimulants such as alcohol or drugs. To ensure the safety of taking the drug, you should not change the dose on your own and need to use it for the prescribed time.
You may also have trouble sleeping for the first few nights after you stop taking Quazepam . This condition is called rebound insomnia and is nothing to worry about. They usually go away on their own after 1-2 nights, however if this persists or worsens after 7-10 days, you should see your doctor to determine the specific cause and take prompt action. .

3. Quazepam side effects

Quazepam can cause side effects such as dizziness, blurred vision, or loss of coordination with movement. To reduce your risk of falling, remember to get up slowly after sitting or lying down. If any of these side effects do not improve or get worse, seek medical attention immediately.
This medicine can also make you feel sleepy during the day, so you should talk to your doctor about a more suitable dose adjustment. Some possible but not serious side effects of Quazepam, including confusion, restlessness, unusual excitement, tremors, memory loss, sweating, mood swings, agitation, hallucinations anxiety, depression, vision changes, or fainting.
Some very serious but rare side effects of Quazepam , including infection (fever, persistent sore throat), fatigue, unusual paleness, fast/irregular heartbeat, jaundice/eyes, watery dark urine.
Some Quazepam users report experiencing conditions such as sleepwalking, driving, eating, talking on the phone or even having sex while not fully awake. And often they don't remember after doing these activities. This problem can be dangerous to themselves and those around them. This risk is increased if you use alcohol or other drugs that make you feel drowsy while taking Quazepam.

4.Measures to prevent side effects of Quazepam

Before taking Quazepam, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to the drug or to other benzodiazepines, such as diazepam and lorazepam. People with the following medical history should also consult their doctor before using this medicine, including kidney disease, liver disease, depression, lung failure, sleep apnea, epilepsy, abuse. use or addiction to drugs or alcohol.
Quazepam may make you feel dizzy, drowsy, or temporarily have blurred vision. Therefore, you should not drink alcohol or use marijuana while using Quazepam to avoid these side effects.
Older adults, especially those with problems such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion or loss of body coordination are often quite sensitive to the side effects of Quazepam and are at higher risk of falling. .
Quazepam must not be used during pregnancy because it can cause birth defects if taken during the first 3 months of pregnancy. In addition, it can also cause sleep and liver problems in infants when used at or near the time of birth. Prolonged use of Quazepam during pregnancy can cause withdrawal symptoms in the newborn. Therefore, women of childbearing age should use an effective form of birth control while taking this medicine. Those who are planning to become pregnant should stop taking Quazepam before starting the plan.
Quazepam can also pass into the breast milk and cause negative effects on the health of the newborn. Therefore, women who are breastfeeding are not recommended to use this medicine.

5. What drugs can interact with Quazepam?

Several drugs may interact with Quazepam, including clozapine, cimetidine, disulfiram, SSRI antidepressants (fluvoxamine, fluoxetine), nefazodone, kava, sodium oxybate, and nefazodone.
The risk of serious side effects (such as shallow/slow breathing, severe drowsiness, dizziness) may occur if you use Quazepam with other products that can also cause drowsiness. or breathing problems. Talk to your doctor if you are taking other medications such as cough suppressants (hydrocodone, codeine), opioid pain relievers, alcohol, marijuana, other medications for anxiety or insomnia, antihistamines (diphenhydramine, cetirizine).

6. Some other notes when using Quazepam

An overdose of Quazepam can cause symptoms such as slow breathing, slurred speech, and poor sleep, making it easy to wake you up. In order to prevent drug overdose, in the process of using Quazepam, you should note the following issues:
Do not arbitrarily give Quazepam to others to use This drug is only prescribed for the current condition. your doctor, so do not use it later for another condition unless approved by your doctor. Medical tests such as blood counts or liver/kidney function tests may be performed periodically to check for side effects if you have been using Quazepam for a long time. If you need treatment for more than 7-10 days, you can have medical tests to find the cause of your sleep problems. As you age, your sleep habits can naturally change, and sleep will be more likely to be disrupted several times during the night. You can consult your doctor about ways to improve sleep without medication, such as avoiding alcohol and caffeine consumption near bedtime, avoiding daytime naps, and not going to bed too early each night. night. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember if it's still near bedtime. If you have missed a dose until the next day, you should avoid taking a double dose and take the next dose as usual. Avoid exposing the medicine to high temperature or humidity.

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Reference source: Webmd