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Insomnia, a disorder of sleep, occurs occasionally in most people but usually lasts only a few days. The body then "corrects" itself naturally, and people return to a normal pattern of sleep. Insomnia may be short-term (less than three weeks) or chronic, lasting longer than three weeks. Contributing factors include, but are not limited to, poor sleeping habits, stress, jet lag, medications, disease, and depression. Chronic insomnia may warrant the use of sedative/hypnotics medications; however, it is important that the treating physician perform a complete diagnostic evaluation as well as take medication and substance abuse histories, to exclude secondary insomnia due to other conditions.
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Dalmane Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Dalmane (flurazepam) is used to treat insomnia symptoms, such as trouble falling or staying asleep. Dalmane is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include dizziness, loss of coordination, or blurred vision. Dalmane may make you sleepy during the day. Tell your doctor if you have daytime drowsiness. Some people using Dalmane have engaged in activity such as driving, eating, or making phone calls and later having no memory of the activity. If this happens to you, stop taking this medicine and talk to your doctor.
Dosage of Dalmane should be individualized. The usual adult dosage is 30 mg before bedtime. In some patients, 15 mg may suffice. Dalmane may interact with fluvoxamine, itraconazole, ketoconazole, or nefazodone. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. Dalmane must not be used during pregnancy. Other medications in this class have caused birth defects when used in the first three months of pregnancy. Other medications in this class have also caused unusual drowsiness, feeding problems, and liver problems in newborns when used at or near the time of delivery, or withdrawal symptoms in newborns when used for a long time during pregnancy. If you are a woman of childbearing age, use an effective form of birth control while taking Dalmane. If you plan to become pregnant, stop taking this drug before doing so. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Based on information from related drugs, Dalmane may pass into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Dalmane may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for.
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Dalmane Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Dalmane (flurazepam) is a hypnotic agent useful for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulty in falling asleep, frequent nocturnal awakenings, and/or early morning awakening. Dalmane (flurazepam) can be used effectively in patients with recurring insomnia or poor sleeping habits, and in acute or chronic medical situations requiring restful sleep. Sleep laboratory studies have objectively determined that Dalmane (flurazepam) is effective for at least 28 consecutive nights of drug administration. Since insomnia is often transient and intermittent, short...
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Dalmane Patient Information: Side Effects
Flurazepam may cause a severe allergic reaction. Stop taking flurazepam and get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using flurazepam and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- weak or shallow breathing;
- fast or pounding heartbeats;/l...
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Dalmane Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is used for the short-term treatment of patients with trouble sleeping (insomnia). It is generally used for 7-10 days. It may help you fall asleep faster and decrease the number of times you awaken during the night. It may also help you sleep for a longer period of time. Flurazepam belongs to a class of medications called sedative/hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect.
HOW TO USE: Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking flurazepam and each time you get a refill. If you have...
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