Temazepam and Squamous cell carcinoma - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Squamous cell carcinoma is reported as a side effect among people who take Temazepam (temazepam), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Vitamin B12, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Squamous cell carcinoma when taking Temazepam. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 40,724 people who have side effects when taking Temazepam from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Temazepam?

Temazepam has active ingredients of temazepam. It is often used in insomnia. eHealthMe is studying from 42,106 Temazepam users. Check the latest studies of Temazepam.

What is Squamous cell carcinoma?

Squamous cell carcinoma (a cancer of a kind of epithelial cell) is found to be associated with 812 drugs and 897 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Squamous cell carcinoma.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

40,724 people reported to have side effects when taking Temazepam.
Among them, 55 people (0.14%) have Squamous cell carcinoma.

Could Temazepam cause Squamous cell carcinoma?

Among these 55 people:

How long have people been on Temazepam when they have Squamous cell carcinoma? *

What is the gender of people who have Squamous cell carcinoma when taking Temazepam? *

female: 29.41 %
male: 70.59 %

What is the age of people who have Squamous cell carcinoma when taking Temazepam? *

What are other drugs people take besides Temazepam? *

What are other side effects people have besides Squamous cell carcinoma? *

Stress And Anxiety: 17 people, 30.91%
Weakness: 17 people, 30.91%
Pain: 17 people, 30.91%
Rashes (redness): 14 people, 25.45%
Fever: 11 people, 20.00%
Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 11 people, 20.00%
Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin resulting from direct irritation by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it): 10 people, 18.18%
Inflammation: 10 people, 18.18%
Depressed Mood: 10 people, 18.18%
Oropharyngeal Pain: 10 people, 18.18%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 20.00%
Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 7 people, 12.73%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 6 people, 10.91%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 4 people, 7.27%
Basal Cell Carcinoma (a skin cancer, it rarely metastasizes or kills): 3 people, 5.45%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 3 people, 5.45%
Pain: 3 people, 5.45%
Essential Thrombocythaemia (chronic blood cancer): 2 people, 3.64%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 3.64%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 2 people, 3.64%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on temazepam (the active ingredients of Temazepam) and Temazepam (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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