Do not use Restoril if you are pregnant. Temazepam can cause birth defects or life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in a newborn.

Restoril may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. This medicine should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it.Misuse of habit-forming medicine can cause addiction, overdose, or death.

Restoril may cause a severe allergic reaction. Stop taking temazepam 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. Take this medication only when you are getting ready for several hours of sleep. You may fall asleep very quickly after taking the medicine.

Some people using this medicine 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 Restoril and talk with your doctor about another treatment for your sleep disorder.

You should not use Restoril if you are allergic to temazepam or to other benzodiazepines (alprazolam, Xanax, Valium, or others).

To make sure Restoril is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other breathing disorder;

• kidney or liver disease;

• a history of depression or suicidal thoughts or behavior;

• a history of drug or alcohol addiction; or

• if you use a narcotic (opioid) medication.

Do not use Restoril if you are pregnant or may become pregnant. This medicine can cause birth defects. Your baby could also become dependent on the drug. This can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after it is born. Babies born dependent on habit-forming medicine may need medical treatment for several weeks. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are taking Restoril.

Temazepam can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

The sedative effects of temazepam may last longer in older adults. Accidental falls are common in elderly patients who take benzodiazepines. Use caution to avoid falling or accidental injury while you are taking Restoril.

Restoril may cause a severe allergic reaction. Stop taking Restoril and get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to temazepam: hives; difficulty breathing; nausea, vomiting; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Some people using this medicine 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 Restoril and talk with your doctor about another treatment for your sleep disorder.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• confusion, agitation, hostility, hallucinations;

• anxiety, memory problems;

• depressed mood; or

• thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself.

Common Restoril side effects may include:

• day-time drowsiness or "hangover" feeling;

• headache;

• dizziness, tiredness;

• nausea; or

• feeling nervous.