Restoril - Tips for a Good Night's Sleep

Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep

After reviewing your sleep diary, your physician should be able to recommend specific changes to improve your chances of achieving a good night’s sleep. Some things work better for some people so you may have to try a variety of options before you are successful.

Tips for Achieving a Good Night’s Sleep:

Establish a consistent sleep pattern – go to sleep and wake up at the same time, even on weekends

Avoid daytime naps

Sleep only when you are tired

Avoid alcohol, caffeine, heavy meals and tobacco, especially around bedtime

Minimize fluid intake after dinner

Do you feel sleepy during the day or doze off while watching television, reading, driving or participating in daily activities?

Do you feel unpleasant, tingling, creeping feelings or nervousness in your legs when trying to sleep?

Make your bedroom a comfortable, cozy, quiet place

Minimize light, noise, and temperature variations

Exercise regularly, but avoid working out late at night

Relax before bedtime by reading or taking a warm bath

Keep your mind free from worry or anxiety when trying to fall asleep

If you can’t fall asleep after 15-30 minutes, leave your bed and read or watch television somewhere else before you become sleepy

Important safety information: Restoril™ is indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia (generally 7 to 10 days). The failure of insomnia to remit after 7 to 10 days of treatment may indicate the presence of a primary psychiatric and/or medical illness that should be evaluated. Restoril™ is contraindicated in women who are pregnant or may become pregnant because of the potential risk to the fetus. The most common side effects of Restoril™ are drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, and difficulty with coordination. Severe allergic reactions have been reported in patients taking sedative-hypnotics, including Restoril™. Complex behaviors such as “sleep driving” have also been reported. Although behaviors such as “sleep driving” may occur with Restoril™ alone at therapeutic doses, the use of alcohol or other CNS depressants with Restoril™ appears to increase the risk of these unusual behaviors, as does the use of Restoril™ doses exceeding the maximum recommended dose. Use extreme care while doing anything that requires complete alertness, such as driving a car, operating machinery, or piloting an aircraft.

Healthcare Provider Letter

For more information about Restoril™ (temazepam) capsules, please read the complete prescribing information.