Doral Side Effects

Serious Side Effects of Doral

worsening of the condition
changes in mental condition which may cause hallucinations, mood swings, feeling irritated or more aggressive
feeling confused
slurring of speech or difficulty speaking
anxiety
increased or irregular heart rate
trouble breathing or feeling short of breath
difficulty urinating; changes in urination
jaundice (yellowed skin or eyes)
stiff or tense muscles, especially in the mouth area, tongue, jaw or neck
severe allergic reaction which may result in hives, a rash, swelling of the tongue, throat, mouth or face and difficulty breathing

Common Side Effects of Doral

minor skin rash
fatigue during the daytime
having nightmares
amnesia,memory problems, or becoming forgetful
decrease in muscle strength or feeling weak
difficulty coordinating or balancing
feeling dizzy
vision changes or problems, blurry vision
headaches
bowel changes such as diarrhea
stomach aches, decrease in appetite, or feeling nauseous
dryness of the mouth and feeling thirsty
mood swings, feeling depressed, nervous, agitated or excited
decreased libido, loss in desire or ability to have sex

Warnings & Recalls for Doral

Doral and Pregnancy

Doral has been identified as an FDA pregnancy Category X medication and should not be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Doral may cause birth defects or cause harm to an unborn baby if taken by a woman who is pregnant. Doral may also be transferred through breast-milk and harm a nursing child.

General Warnings

Doral should not be taken by anyone who is allergic to quazepam or similar benzodiazepam medications. Let your doctor know about your medical history to ensure that Doral is safe for you to take. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have:

any breathing disorders such as asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder), or bronchitis (a respiratory disease)
kidney disease
liver problems or disease
ever had any mental illnesses such as depression or have a history of suicidal thoughts or tendencies
a history of drug abuse or addiction

Doral may decrease your ability to think or react properly. Do not take Doral before attempting anything that requires your attention or alertness.

Doral Interactions

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Doral. Notify your healthcare provider about all medicines you are currently using, particularly:

treatments for mental illnesses such as bupropion
cyclophosphamide or irinotecan (medication for treating certain types of cancer)
efavirenz
promethazine or other allergy treatments
selegiline

Doral Treatment and Use

Doral | quazepam is a benzodiazepine medication marketed by Questcor for treating and reducing symptoms of insomnia (a sleep disorder). Doral may be effective in preventing sleep problems such as difficulty falling asleep or remaining asleep.

How Does Doral Work?

Insomnia may be caused by an imbalance in certain brain chemicals. Doral works by increasing the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain and restoring proper levels of these chemicals.

How to Take Doral

Doral comes in tablet form to be taken by mouth before bedtime. Doral should not be taken with food or if you have eaten recently. The starting dosage for adults is 15 mg. Ask your doctor which dosage amount is right for you. Your doctor may recommend that you end your use of Doral after several days to ensure that the medication does not become habit-forming.

Use of Doral should not be continued for over 3 months without your doctor’s instruction.

Other Names for Doral

Brand name:

Doral

Generic name:

quazepam