Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Low Immunity While On Temazepam?
Posted on
Fri, 23 Sep 2016
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Fri, 23 Sep 2016
Answered on
Fri, 14 Oct 2016
Last reviewed on
Question : Hi!
I've been on tempazepam 15 mg for sleep for 7 months. I also take L-theanine, Valerian Root, Melatonin, and Tart Cherry because temazepam is slow acting and those aforementioned help me fall asleep faster. Why I am taking all these is because I have chronic Lyme Disease which caused me insomnia. I also have gene mutations such as MTHFR, CBS, and neurotransmitter issues. Before taking all these, I wasn't able to sleep at all. At the moment, my health is very poor, my immune system is very down, and I feel like I am in a flight or flight mode all the time for the last 2 months. I will see a doctor to address my health. Should I wait until I am stronger and calmer to taper off temazepam? How can I taper off it?
I've been on tempazepam 15 mg for sleep for 7 months. I also take L-theanine, Valerian Root, Melatonin, and Tart Cherry because temazepam is slow acting and those aforementioned help me fall asleep faster. Why I am taking all these is because I have chronic Lyme Disease which caused me insomnia. I also have gene mutations such as MTHFR, CBS, and neurotransmitter issues. Before taking all these, I wasn't able to sleep at all. At the moment, my health is very poor, my immune system is very down, and I feel like I am in a flight or flight mode all the time for the last 2 months. I will see a doctor to address my health. Should I wait until I am stronger and calmer to taper off temazepam? How can I taper off it?
Brief Answer:
Discussion follows
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Temazepam is a benzodiazepam and produces habituation. You are in a fight or flight mode due to the increased sympathetic nervous system activity. If you do not have asthma, I would suggest small dose ( 10 MG ) of a betablocker like Inderal ( Propranolol ) which will reduce this. There's no danger of addiction. You should also eat healthy wholesome food, exercise a minimum of 30 minutes a day and practice relaxation techniques like yoga. Once you have a grip on yourself, Temazepam can be tapered and stopped.
Do get back to me if you have more questions .
Discussion follows
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Temazepam is a benzodiazepam and produces habituation. You are in a fight or flight mode due to the increased sympathetic nervous system activity. If you do not have asthma, I would suggest small dose ( 10 MG ) of a betablocker like Inderal ( Propranolol ) which will reduce this. There's no danger of addiction. You should also eat healthy wholesome food, exercise a minimum of 30 minutes a day and practice relaxation techniques like yoga. Once you have a grip on yourself, Temazepam can be tapered and stopped.
Do get back to me if you have more questions .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you doctor. What do beta-blockers do exactly? Are they habit-forming? I would have to wean off them too when the time comes?
And how should I taper off temazepam when the time comes considering I was on it for 7 months?
Everything else I do as you said.
And how should I taper off temazepam when the time comes considering I was on it for 7 months?
Everything else I do as you said.
Brief Answer:
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your input.
Beta blocker dulls your heightened sympathetic activity and reduce the fight or flight response. They are not addicting and one you manage your stress following the guidelines I mentioned earlier you would be able to manage without beta blocker support and you can stop it then.
You can start to taper the Temazepam after you are stabilized on the betablocker. Reduce gradually to 12.5 mg, 10 mg, 7.5 mg, 5mg, 2.5mg and stop.
Best wishes,
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your input.
Beta blocker dulls your heightened sympathetic activity and reduce the fight or flight response. They are not addicting and one you manage your stress following the guidelines I mentioned earlier you would be able to manage without beta blocker support and you can stop it then.
You can start to taper the Temazepam after you are stabilized on the betablocker. Reduce gradually to 12.5 mg, 10 mg, 7.5 mg, 5mg, 2.5mg and stop.
Best wishes,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
