Dalmane
(flurazepam)
Helps you fall asleep.
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Dalmane (flurazepam) helps you fall asleep, but its effect can carry over to the next day and be addictive.
- Drug class: Neuro/psych
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (flurazepam)
Upsides
- Dalmane (flurazepam) works 15-30 minutes after taking it.
- Dalmane (flurazepam) is available in generic.
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What to expect from Dalmane, on one page
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- Can make you feel sleepy and unable to concentrate the next day. This hangover effect is especially worse for women and elderly.
- Should only be used short-term because it can be addicting.
- Can cause sleep-walking or other sleep-related activities that you may not remember doing the next day.
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Download Fact SheetDalmane (flurazepam) is a benzodiazepine. It activates the part of your brain for resting and digesting.
- Drug class: Neuro/psych
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (flurazepam)
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Dosage forms
- Capsule
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What to expect when you take Dalmane (flurazepam) for Insomnia
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- Effectiveness
- Starts to kick inFull effects
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- Possible side effects
- Hangover effect
- Behavior changes
- Allergic reactions
- Addiction and tolerance
Side effect rates for Dalmane (flurazepam)
Risks and Warnings for Dalmane (flurazepam)
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- › Alcohol
- › Taking narcotics, tranquilizers or antihistamines
Dalmane (flurazepam) can cause behavioral changes, especially if you've been taking it for 7 days and it hasn't helped you fall asleep. This includes "sleep driving" and other sleep-related behaviors that you may not remember doing. This is more likely to happen if combine Dalmane (flurazepam) with alcohol, narcotics, anxiety medicines, or antihistamines.
Common concerns from people taking Dalmane (flurazepam)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?Research studies with animals found harmful effects on unborn babies. It hasn’t been properly studied in humans. The benefits might outweigh the risks even if you’re pregnant. Talk with your doctor.
Tip: Always talk with your doctor before you take any medication while pregnant.- Can be dangerous if combined with alcohol or narcotics.
- People taking Dalmane (flurazepam) for sleep have reported having difficulty concentrating the next day, and have problems driving or operating machinery. Talk to your doctor if this is a problem.
- Can make you feel sleepy and unable to concentrate the next day. This hangover effect is especially worse for women and elderly.