Nitrazepam

Q: What is Nitrazepam?
A: It is a type of benzodiazepine medication. It is used to treat severe insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep).

Q: How Does Nitrazepam Work?
A: It is often used for one to three weeks to help with insomnia. If it is used for longer than this, there is a risk of it becoming less effective. The risk of becoming dependent on the medication also increases. Long-term use of it can lead to feelings of addiction.

Q: What is the proper dosage of Nitrazepam?
A: The usual dose is 10mg taken at night. Occasionally a higher or lower dose may be prescribed. Your doctor may advise you not to take it every night. Some people might take it only on certain nights of the week, and others may be given a very short prescription that lasts for less than a week.

Q: What warnings does Nitrazepam come with?
A: It may not be suitable for everyone. You should tell your doctor if you:

• Are pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding
• Have breathing problems or sleep apnoea
• Have liver or kidney disease
• Have a mental health diagnosis including depression, a personality disorder, or psychosis
• Have myasthenia gravis
• Have porphyria
• Have, or have ever had, drug or alcohol addiction.