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Flurazepam is used to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep). Flurazepam is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines. It works by slowing activity in the brain.
Flurazepam comes as a capsule to take by mouth . It usually is taken before bedtime when needed. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Flurazepam exactly as directed. Flurazepam can be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or take it for a longer time than prescribed by your doctor . . Flurazepam starts working slowly and continues to work for a short time after you stop taking it. It may take two or three nights before you experience the full benefit of Flurazepam. You may continue to feel the effects of Flurazepam for one to two nights after you stop taking the medication. Do not stop taking Flurazepam without talking to your doctor. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually. If you suddenly stop taking Flurazepam, especially after taking it regularly, you may develop withdrawal symptoms such as sadness, difficulty sleeping, seizures, shaking of a part of your body that you cannot control, stomach and muscle cramps, vomiting, and sweating. |