Temesta
Temesta is a medication used for the short-term relief and treatment of anxiety by calming the central nervous system.
Form
tabletti
Strength
1 mg
Active Ingredient
Lorazepam
Manufacturer
Pfizer Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose and how long you should take it.
Method
You can take Temesta tablets with or without food.
Important
Do not change or exceed the dose prescribed by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •tiredness
- •sleepiness
- •exhaustion
- •difficulty coordinating movements
- •confusion
- •depression
- •dizziness
- •muscle weakness
- •lack of strength
RARE
- •decreased alertness
- •emotional numbness
- •sleep problems
- •vision problems (including double vision and blurred vision)
- •nausea
- •digestive problems
- •skin reactions
- •sexual dysfunction
- •headache
- •changes in appetite
- •changes in blood cell counts
- •temporary memory loss
- •changes in liver function test values
- •jaundice (yellowing of skin/eyes)
- •involuntary movements
- •tremor
- •vertigo
- •slurred speech
- •seizures
- •disinhibited behavior
- •feeling of well-being
- •coma
- •suicidal thoughts/attempts
- •impaired concentration
- •balance problems
- •anxiety
- •aggression
- •agitation
- •insomnia
- •sexual arousal
- •hallucinations
- •low blood pressure
- •worsened breathing
- •breathing stops
- •worsening of sleep apnea
- •worsening of obstructive lung disease
- •constipation
- •allergic reactions
- •hair loss
- •hypersensitivity reactions
- •SIADH syndrome (a disorder of a hormone that inhibits urine excretion)
- •low sodium in the blood (hyponatremia)
- •low body temperature
- •medicine misuse
- •medicine dependence
- •withdrawal syndrome
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to lorazepam or other benzodiazepines, or if you have sleep apnea or severe breathing problems.
- Talk to your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, breathing difficulties, myasthenia gravis (severe muscle weakness), or glaucoma.
- If you experience swelling of the tongue, throat, or difficulty breathing, seek medical help immediately and do not take this medicine again.
- Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly; always follow your doctor's instructions to gradually reduce the dose.
- Avoid alcohol during treatment and tell your doctor about all other medicines you take, especially strong pain relievers (opioids), as they can increase effects and risks.
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- This medicine can make you drowsy and affect your ability to drive or use machines.
- Do not share this medicine with others; it is prescribed only for you.
- Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Sedative. For short-term use only. Increases the risk of drug addiction, cognitive disorder and traffic accidents. Increases risk of falls. Paradoxically, may increase anxiety, restlessness and aggression. (updated 15.1.2024)