Restoril vs Temazepam: are they the same?
Restoril is a commercial brand whose active ingredient is exactly Temazepam. This page explains what that means in practice: where they differ (brand, manufacturer, price, available strengths), why they are clinically equivalent, and when the brand or an authorised generic is the better choice.
Are they the same?
Yes — Restoril contains Temazepam as its active ingredient. Talking about "Restoril" in clinical terms is the same as talking about Temazepam at the dose strengths 7.5mg, 15mg, 22.5mg, 30mg. The differences from the authorised generic are brand, manufacturer (Mallinckrodt), excipients, tablet appearance and price — not the active molecule itself.
When Restoril is used
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Mechanisms compared
Because they share the same active ingredient, the mechanism is identical: 테마제팜은 GABA-A 수용체의 벤조디아제핀 결합 부위에 결합하여 알로스테릭하게 억제성 염소 전도성을 향상시킵니다. 중추신경계 뉴런의 과분극은 진정, 수면 유도, 총 수면 시간 연장, 야간 각성 감소를 유발합니다. 8-20시간의 중간 정도 반감기는 밤 동안의 수면 유지에 유리하며, 고용량이나 고령자에서는 다음날 일부 잔류 효과가 나타날 수 있습니다.
Brand or generic — which to choose?
For most patients, authorised generics of Temazepam are clinically equivalent substitutes for Restoril and typically cost substantially less. The practical differences are manufacturer, excipients (rarely matters except in specific sensitivities), tablet appearance and price. The brand is preferred by some patients for personal reasons or insurance coverage; the generic is the default when cost matters.
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Is Restoril the same as Temazepam? ▾
Clinically yes — Restoril is the brand and Temazepam is its active ingredient. At equivalent doses (7.5mg, 15mg, 22.5mg, 30mg) they produce the same effect. The difference is brand, manufacturer (Mallinckrodt) and price.
Is generic Temazepam as effective as Restoril? ▾
Yes. Authorised generics of Temazepam must demonstrate bioequivalence to the brand. The active substance is the same; average effect is the same. Price is usually substantially lower.
Why does Restoril cost more than generic Temazepam? ▾
The price difference reflects originator development costs, brand recognition and competition among generic manufacturers. The molecule is identical; the cost is not.
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