Temazepam capsules are taken orally and come in dosages of 7.5 milligrams (mg), 15 mg, 22.5 mg, and 30 mg. While the recommended adult dose is generally 15 mg about 30 minutes before going to bed, 7.5 mg may be sufficient for some people, and others may need 30 mg.estoril is an anti-anxiety medication and belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. Other benzodiazepines include diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax), clonazepam (Klonopin) flurazepam (Dalmane), and lorazepam (Ativan).
1 Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S. , affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18% of the population. ( 2 Source: National Institute of Mental Health).
Medications that are potentially inappropriate for older adults with certain common health problems. Older adults often have other specific diseases or disorders that some medications may make worse. (See the list) Types of medications that should be used with caution in older adults. Medicines on this list can cause medication-related problems. There is less agreement by the experts about the balance of benefits and harms of these drugs in older adults, and they may be the best choice available for certain older adults.