Restoril Withdrawal and Detox
Substance dependence is a scenario where someone is physically dependent on the presence of a drug. Restoril increases the effects of GABA and, in doing so, can make changes in the brain. For example, after repeated exposure, the brain of someone who is actively using Restoril may not be able to make enough GABA on its own. The brain has become dependent on the Restoril to do that for it. As your brain and central nervous system functionality change, if you were to take Restoril away suddenly, there would be a sense of shock. That shock can cause withdrawal symptoms.
One of the signs of Restoril dependence can be developing a tolerance. Temazepam can lead to tolerance development quickly. The National Institute on Drug Abuse has found that hypnotics lose their ability to induce sleep after anywhere from three to 14 days. This means a patient will need higher doses to get the same effects. With temazepam, in particular, tolerance can occur after only a week of regular use. When someone develops a tolerance, they also are likely to become physically and psychologically dependent. Physical dependence is characterized not only by tolerance but also the withdrawal symptoms. Even at low, therapeutic doses, it’s possible to become dependent on a benzo like Restoril. The higher the dose and the longer someone uses a medication like Restoril, the higher the risk of dependence.
Common during Restoril withdrawal are rebound symptoms. Rebound symptoms are the reoccurrence of the symptoms the drug was used to treat initially. Rebound symptoms are typically more severe than they were before the medication was used. With Restoril, an example would be insomnia. Someone experiencing Restoril withdrawal is likely to have more severe insomnia than they did before using the medication. Other possible signs of Restoril withdrawal can include:
- Gastrointestinal problems
- Agitation
- Anxiety
- Tremors
- Irritability
- Depersonalization
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Panic attacks
- Sweating
- Aches and pains
Benzodiazepine withdrawal can be very severe in some cases. For example, severe symptoms of benzodiazepine withdrawal can include tremors, convulsions, seizures, severe depression and suicidal thoughts or tendencies. The withdrawal timeline for Restoril can vary depending on the individual, how heavily they used the drug and how long they’d been using it. Whether or not they have co-occurring mental health disorders or addictions can also affect the withdrawal timeline for Restoril. Longer-term withdrawal effects of Restoril that can persist for months include depression, insomnia and anxiety.
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