13 Facts About Temazepam

Temazepam is a medication of the benzodiazepine class which is generally used to treat severe or debilitating insomnia.

Temazepam is rapidly absorbed, and significant hypnotic effects begin in less than 30 minutes and can last for up to eight hours.

Temazepam was patented in 1962 and came into medical use in 1969.

Temazepam had the highest rate of drug intoxication, including overdose, among common benzodiazepines in cases with and without combination with alcohol in a 1985 study.

Temazepam was synthesized in 1964, but it came into use in 1981 when its ability to counter insomnia was realized.

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Temazepam is a drug with a high potential for misuse.

Temazepam is a Schedule 4 drug and requires a prescription.

Temazepam was the most commonly used benzodiazepine in a study, published 1994, of injecting drug users in seven cities, and had been injected from preparations of capsules, tablets, and syrup.

Temazepam use was particularly associated with violent or disorderly behaviours and contact with the police in a 1997 study of young single homeless people in Scotland.

The BBC series Panorama featured an episode titled "Temazepam Wars", dealing with the epidemic of temazepam abuse and directly related crime in Paisley, Scotland.

Temazepam is available in English-speaking countries under the following brand names:.

Temazepam is banned in Sweden and possession and distribution of even small amounts is punishable by a prison sentence and a fine.

Temazepam requires safe custody and up until June 2015 was exempt from CD prescription requirements.