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).
Overview of Medication Use in Older Adults. Medication use is ubiquitous among older adults. According to surveys, 90% of older adults use one. or more prescription medications per week,2 41%. of older adults take five or more medications,7, 8. and 12% use 10 or more medications per week.2.