Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility while taking temazepam

Temazepam and pregnancy

Temazepam is not usually recommended during pregnancy. Some, but not all, studies have linked temazepam to problems with the baby's development. Taking it towards the end of pregnancy may also make your baby drowsy after they're born.

If you become pregnant while taking temazepam, speak to your doctor. They'll want to review your medicine.

You may need to keep taking temazepam during pregnancy to remain well.

Your doctor can explain the risks and the benefits to help you decide which treatment is best for you and your baby.

Temazepam and breastfeeding

If you're having sleeping problems, talk to your doctor or pharmacist as there may be other ways of improving your sleep without taking temazepam.

But if your doctor or health visitor says your baby is healthy, you can take temazepam during breastfeeding. It's better to only take occasional low doses, and only for a short time.

Temazepam passes into breast milk in very small amounts, and it has not been known to cause any side effects in breastfed babies. However, there is a very small risk that it might make your baby sleepy too. It's important not to share a bed with your baby until you have finished taking temazepam.

If you take temazepam while you're breastfeeding and you notice that your baby is not feeding as well as usual, or seems unusually sleepy, or you have any other concerns about your baby, talk to your health visitor, midwife, pharmacist or doctor as soon as possible.

Temazepam and fertility

There's no evidence to suggest that taking temazepam reduces fertility in either men or women.

But speak to a pharmacist or your doctor if you're trying to get pregnant. They will want to review your treatment.