Dalmane

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Dalmane is the trademarked name of a prescription version of flurazepam (pronounced flure az' e pam), a drug used to treat insomnia. Flurazepam is in the benzodiazepine family of drugs, all of which produce a sedative effect by slowing down brain activity.

Dalmane comes in capsule form, and usually patients who use it improve their sleep within a week, although it can take a few days to start working. It also will keep working for a few days after you stop taking it. Because it is addictive, you should only take Dalmane if prescribed and monitored by your doctor.

Like all benzodiazepines, Dalmane can cause side effects such as drowsiness, lightheadedness, nausea, heartburn, vomiting, loss of coordination, diarrhea or constipation, stomach pains, nervousness, irritability, talkativeness, and pains in the joints. Because this drug slows the brain, overdoses can be fatal if breathing slows down and stops. A person who is overdosing may have trouble breathing, experience chest pains, and go into a coma, and therefore will need emergency treatment.

Doctors most often prescribe Dalmane for short-term use only and in the smallest possible dosages. Nevertheless, Dalmane is widely abused as a recreational drug. Once a person becomes chemically dependent upon it, he will experience withdrawal symptoms when he tries to stop using it. These may include sadness, problems sleeping, seizures, uncontrollable shaking of various body parts, stomach and muscle cramps, vomiting, and sweating.

Dalmane is also known to have anti-anxiety effects. Since Dalmane can remain in a user’s blood stream for up to four days, it is not recommended for people who need to be bright and alert upon waking.

Dalmane is only intended to be used for a short time and should not be used in elderly, pregnant or child populations.