Temazepam and Toxic encephalopathy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Toxic encephalopathy is reported as a side effect among people who take Temazepam (temazepam), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Carvedilol, and have Metastases to bone.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Toxic encephalopathy 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 Toxic encephalopathy?

Toxic encephalopathy (a degenerative neurologic disorder caused by exposure to toxic substances) is found to be associated with 423 drugs and 617 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Toxic encephalopathy.

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On Aug, 14, 2026

40,724 people reported to have side effects when taking Temazepam.
Among them, 22 people (0.05%) have Toxic encephalopathy.

Could Temazepam cause Toxic encephalopathy?

Among these 22 people:

What is the gender of people who have Toxic encephalopathy when taking Temazepam? *

female: 52.38 %
male: 47.62 %

What is the age of people who have Toxic encephalopathy when taking Temazepam? *

What are other drugs people take besides Temazepam? *

What are other side effects people have besides Toxic encephalopathy? *

Metabolic Encephalopathy (disorder or disease of the brain due to the body's disability to use energy): 12 people, 54.55%
Pain In Extremity: 11 people, 50.00%
Confusional State: 11 people, 50.00%
Back Pain: 10 people, 45.45%
Memory Loss: 10 people, 45.45%
Pain: 10 people, 45.45%
High Blood Pressure: 9 people, 40.91%
Diverticulum (out pouching of a hollow (or a fluid-filled) structure in the body): 9 people, 40.91%
Stress And Anxiety: 9 people, 40.91%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 8 people, 36.36%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Metastases To Prostate (cancer spreads to prostate): 6 people, 27.27%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 6 people, 27.27%
Pain: 3 people, 13.64%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 2 people, 9.09%
Bone Density Abnormal: 2 people, 9.09%
Prostate Cancer: 2 people, 9.09%
Pain In Extremity: 2 people, 9.09%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 1 person, 4.55%
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder (family of sleep disorders affecting, among other things, the timing of sleep): 1 person, 4.55%
Depression: 1 person, 4.55%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Toxic encephalopathy:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Toxic encephalopathy:

Toxic encephalopathy (617 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Jeong SY, Jeon SJ, Kim YR, Choi SS, Kwak HS, "A Rare Case of Viagra Induced Toxic Encephalopathy", Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 2016 Sep .
Jeong SY, Jeon SJ, Kim YR, Choi SS, Kwak HS, "A Rare Case of Viagra Induced Toxic Encephalopathy", Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 2016 Sep .

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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