This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:. This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Alcohol or marijuana cannabis can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely.
Avoid alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana cannabis. To reduce dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products.
Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug, especially memory problems and increased risk of falls due to drowsiness, dizziness, and loss of coordination.
During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. This medication may cause harm to an unborn baby. Infants born to mothers who used similar medications for a long time during pregnancy have had withdrawal symptoms. Infants born to mothers who used similar medications near or at the time of delivery have had unusual drowsiness, feeding problems, slow breathing, liver problems, and floppy muscles. Consult your doctor for more details and to discuss reliable forms of birth control.
It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. However, similar drugs pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions.
Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other products such as opioid pain or cough relievers such as codeine, hydrocodone , alcohol, marijuana cannabis , other drugs for sleep or anxiety such as alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem , muscle relaxants such as carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine , or antihistamines such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine.
Check the labels on all your medicines such as allergy or cough-and-cold products because they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely. If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
Symptoms of overdose may include: extreme drowsiness, confusion, decreased muscle reflexes. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for ways to improve your sleep without medication, such as avoiding caffeine and alcohol close to bedtime, avoiding daytime naps, and avoiding going to bed too early each night.
This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another condition unless told to do so by your doctor. A different medication may be necessary in that case. If you are using this medication to treat seizures and miss a dose, give it as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Give your child the next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up. If you are using this medication for trouble sleeping and miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
If you do not have 8 hours to sleep, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Some people also take Mogadon on the recommendation of a friend or family member. So, if someone you know has been prescribed Mogadon to help them sleep and they say that you should try it because you too are having difficulties sleeping, you might think there is no harm in it. Doing this is also classed as abuse, and it can actually be very dangerous.
Remember, doctors only prescribe medication where appropriate for the individual in question. They must take many factors into consideration to ensure the safety of the person taking the drug, including age, health, and any medications that he or she is already taking.
Mogadon should be taken for no longer than 10 days because prolonged use makes it less effective while increasing the likelihood of physical dependence. Despite these recommendations though, some doctors continue to prescribe Mogadon for long-term use. As with all mood-altering chemicals, tolerance can develop. When this does happen, you will need to take more of the drug than stated on your prescription to achieve the same effects as before.
It is important that you are aware of the dangers of doing this. So many people do not realise how risky it can be to alter the dose of prescription medication without the advice of a medical professional.
One of the most obvious dangers is the aforementioned risk of addiction, but there is also the chance of overdose, particularly if you start taking other substances such as alcohol or other drugs to enhance the sedative effects.
There are certain signs that could indicate a dependence or addiction to Mogadon, so it is important to be aware of what these are. They can include:. If you believe that you are unable to function without your medication and are going to desperate lengths to get your hands on it, you are likely addicted. A sign of physical dependence is the presence of withdrawal symptoms whenever you try to quit or cut down on your use.
You may have realised that taking your medication will then help to relieve these symptoms, so you then get caught in a cycle of abuse. If your use of Mogadon is hampering your ability to live a normal life, yet you use it anyway, you almost certainly have an addiction and need to think about getting some professional help to get better.
As with most other benzodiazepine drugs, long-term use of Mogadon can have a profound impact on health and wellbeing, with mental health particularly affected. Chronic use of Mogadon can cause problems with cognitive functioning and can result in problems with:. It was also found that the longer a person uses benzodiazepines, the higher their risk for the disease.
The immediate side effects of Mogadon use include sedation and drowsiness. However, when Mogadon is abused it can also lead to any of the following:.
It is possible to save yourself and your loved ones from these effects, dangers and harms. You need to warn your treatment centre or your therapist about any and all medications you are taking, as they may influence the effects of Mogadon. If you ever see yourself, or your loved one who is using it as a treatment, use more than the prescripbed dosage — contact the therapist.
Overdose is a particular concern with Mogadon abuse. Taking this medication in higher doses than that recommended by a doctor can result in an overdose. You may also be more prone to overdose if you combine Mogadon with other depressant substances such as opiate drugs or alcohol.
Medical treatment is necessary for Mogadon overdose. It may be the case that observation is sufficient but if the overdose is severe, an intervention will be required. If respiratory problems occur, intubation and artificial ventilation might be necessary.
In the case of low blood pressure, fluid replacement may be used, although in certain cases it will be necessary to raise blood pressure by administering dopamine or norepinephrine.
Norepinephrine is also used to increase heart rate and blood flow. Doctors may also use flumazenil, which is a benzodiazepine receptor antagonist and an antidote for overdose. Nevertheless, there are risks of using such medication and the possibility of contraindications need to be assessed before it can be administered.
Withdrawing from Mogadon can be a complicated process due to the presence of withdrawal symptoms in most people. It may be necessary for you to reduce your dose of this medication gradually rather than suddenly, which helps reduce the risk of severe withdrawal symptoms. When trying to quit or reduce your use of Mogadon, you may experience a range of withdrawal symptoms that are typically caused by your body trying to adapt to the removal of a medication it has become accustomed to.
Symptoms associated with Mogadon withdrawal include:. If a Mogadon addiction does exist, detox is usually necessary to break the cycle of abuse. Detox occurs naturally when you stop taking the medication. When taken for treatment of myoclonic seizures, the dose is based primarily on body weight.
The dose for children up to 30 kg of body weight ranges from 0. Your doctor will calculate an appropriate dose. Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
Nitrazepam may be habit-forming when taken for long periods of time. It may not be appropriate for people who have a history of alcohol or substance abuse. If you have been taking this medication regularly for a long period of time more than one month , do not stop taking the medication without speaking with your doctor.
A gradual reduction in dose is recommended when stopping this medication to avoid withdrawal effects. It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not take this medication in a larger amount or for a longer period of time than prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a scheduled dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If you are taking nitrazepam for sleeping, do not take it if you will not be able to get a full night's sleep approximately 8 hours or more.
This medication tends to make people disoriented, uncoordinated and unable to concentrate clearly until it has worn off.
If you remember the missed dose during the daytime, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Store this medication at room temperature, protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of reach of children. Do not dispose of medications in wastewater e. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired. Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent.
The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.
Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects. Although most of the side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not check with your doctor or seek medical attention.
Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:. Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking this medication. Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health.
These factors may affect how you should use this medication. Health Canada has issued new restrictions concerning the use of benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine-like prescription drugs. Alcohol and other medications that cause drowsiness: People taking this medication should not combine it with alcohol and avoid combining it with other medications, such as narcotic pain relievers, or other sedatives that cause drowsiness.
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