Restoril and Thromboembolic stroke - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Thromboembolic stroke is reported as a side effect among people who take Restoril (temazepam), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Vioxx, and have Osteoarthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Thromboembolic stroke when taking Restoril. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12,884 people who have side effects when taking Restoril from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Restoril?

Restoril has active ingredients of temazepam. It is often used in insomnia. eHealthMe is studying from 13,522 Restoril users. Check the latest studies of Restoril.

What is Thromboembolic stroke?

Thromboembolic stroke (a thrombotic stroke occurs when diseased or damaged cerebral arteries become blocked by the formation of a blood clot within the brain) is found to be associated with 25 drugs and 31 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Thromboembolic stroke.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

12,884 people reported to have side effects when taking Restoril.
Among them, 23 people (0.18%) have Thromboembolic stroke.

Could Restoril cause Thromboembolic stroke?

Among these 23 people:

What is the gender of people who have Thromboembolic stroke when taking Restoril? *

female: 13.04 %
male: 86.96 %

What is the age of people who have Thromboembolic stroke when taking Restoril? *

What are other drugs people take besides Restoril? *

What are other side effects people have besides Thromboembolic stroke? *

Oesophageal Rupture (break in oesophagus): 20 people, 86.96%
High Blood Pressure: 20 people, 86.96%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 20 people, 86.96%
Supraventricular Extrasystoles (premature electrical impulse in the heart, generated above the level of the ventricle): 20 people, 86.96%
Transient Ischaemic Attack (a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction caused by ischemia (loss of blood flow)): 19 people, 82.61%
Acute Upper Airway Obstruction (blockage occurs in the upper airway): 19 people, 82.61%
Hypoacusis (loss of hearing): 19 people, 82.61%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 17 people, 73.91%
Diverticulum (out pouching of a hollow (or a fluid-filled) structure in the body): 16 people, 69.57%
Renal Cyst (kidney cyst): 16 people, 69.57%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 19 people, 82.61%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 1 person, 4.35%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Restoril:

Restoril (13,522 reports)

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Thromboembolic stroke:

Thromboembolic stroke (25 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Thromboembolic stroke:

Thromboembolic stroke (31 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on temazepam (the active ingredients of Restoril) and Restoril (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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