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- British Medical Journal - European court upholds UK ban on Halcion
(Sat, 13 Feb 1999 08:00:00 GMT)
Halcion
February 13, 1999 -- The manufacturer of the sleeping pill triazolam (Halcion), banned from sale in the United Kingdom since 1993, has failed in its attempt to invoke...
- Medical Marketing and Media - Halcion report says it's safe, effective
(Thu, 01 Jan 1998 08:00:00 GMT)
Halcion
January 1, 1998 -- An Institute of Medicine report on Halcion "looks good" and offers "interesting recommendations," says the Director of the Office of Drug Evaluation,...
- Sunday Herald, The - Settled in seattle; Jonathan Raban migrated to the dotcom capital to
(Sun, 06 Jul 2003 07:00:00 GMT)
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July 6, 2003 -- FROM the window of his house in Seattle, Jonathan Raban can see the mast of his boat. It is in the midst of a refit. His voice lifts at the thought....
- Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders - Flurazepam
(Wed, 01 Jan 2003 08:00:00 GMT)
Halcion
January 1, 2003 -- Flurazepam Definition Flurazepam is a benzodiazepine hypnotic (sleeping medication) that is given by mouth. It is sold in the United States under the...
- Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders - Triazolam
(Wed, 01 Jan 2003 08:00:00 GMT)
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January 1, 2003 -- Triazolam Definition Triazolam is a hypnotic drug. It is a member of the benzodiazepine family of drugs. In the United States, it is sold under the...
- Independent, The (London) - ART: PRIVATE VIEW
(Sat, 26 Oct 2002 07:00:00 GMT)
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October 26, 2002 -- The Canadian artist Rodney Graham likes to dress up in strange costumes, but it's less an attempt at disguise than self-revelation. In his looped...
- Artforum International - Rodney Graham. (Preview).(retrospective exhibition at Whitechapel Art Gallery, England)(Brief Article)
(Sun, 01 Sep 2002 07:00:00 GMT)
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September 1, 2002 -- WHITECHAPEL ART GALLERY Roll up, roll up, and see backward-bicyclist Rodney Graham loop the loop in this extensive retrospective. Planned...
- ArtForum - Rodney Graham - Preview - retrospective exhibition at Whitechapel Art Gallery, England - Brief Article
(Sun, 01 Sep 2002 07:00:00 GMT)
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September 1, 2002 -- WHITECHAPEL ART GALLERY Roll up, roll up, and see backward-bicyclist Rodney Graham loop the loop in this extensive retrospective. Planned...
- Report Newsmagazine, The - A flashlight through the window every hour; A murder convict allegedly suffering 'sleep deprivation' sues Ottawa for millions.(Brief Article)
(Mon, 15 Apr 2002 07:00:00 GMT)
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April 15, 2002 -- In December 1986, police found Eleanor Sonja Jacobsen, 48, strangled to death and covered by a blanket, in the passenger seat of her boyfriend's...
- Alberta Report - A flashlight through the window every hour: A murder convict allegedly suffering 'sleep deprivation' sues Ottawa for millions. (Incarceration).
(Mon, 15 Apr 2002 07:00:00 GMT)
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April 15, 2002 -- In December 1986, police found Eleanor Sonja Jacobsen, 48, strangled to death and covered by a blanket, in the passenger seat of her boyfriend's car....
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- Resolved Question: why should zantac not be used with halcion?
(Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:33:43 GMT)
Halcion
- Resolved Question: would a doctor prescribe two benzodiazepines at once?
(Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:03:23 GMT)
Halcion
for example:
Valium for panic attacks
and
Halcion for insomnia?
Just wondering, i have a doctor appt. tomarrow and i found those two things i want to try. nothing else seems to work.
Thanks!
=)
- Resolved Question: I feel I am slowly losing my idnetity and who I am. What could cause this.?
(Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:58:30 GMT)
Halcion
Everyday I wale up and feel less and less like myself. I don't enjoy the activities used to. I would rather sit at home. I jsut have no interest in anything. I write poetry all day. Dark, depressing poetry. I am right now taking 360 10 mg Vicodin a month, 120 1mg Xanax a month, 180 5 mg Valium a month, 60 restoril a month, 60 Halcion .125mgs a month and 10 mg Ambien once at night. I still do not sleep at all. I have extreme arthritis which keeps me up and I am under the care of a pain
- Resolved Question: Whats your experience with halcion when being prescribed for the dentist?
(Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:44:47 GMT)
Halcion
I am a big wimp and yesterday I was having some dental work done...they couldnt finish because I was bawling my eyes out because of nervousness/pain, my dentist is going to finish tomorrow and he prescribed me halcion to help me relax-whats your experience with this? Did it help you? Are you as big a chicken as me? Thanks!
- Resolved Question: Halcion for a root canal - I'm Terrified?
(Tue, 29 Jan 2008 21:56:29 GMT)
Halcion
I am scheduled to have a root canal completed tomorrow morning. It's only half way finished because the pain the first time was excruciating. From what the dentist told me, despite 4 or 5 novocaine shots and a healthy dose of nitrous oxide I kept burning off the painkillers. I felt an extreme pain which I can only describe as white hot and blindingly exruciating.
The dentist prescribed for me some halcion for the next appointment to calm me down and hopefully finish the procedure. I am terri
- Resolved Question: Drug - Halcion; Does is hurt after youu get your wisdom teeth remoed?
(Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:10:01 GMT)
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Can you take it with with water? I am having my wisdom teeth removed. And does hurt when you come home after surgery and your teeth is removed?
- Resolved Question: Vicodin and speech loss? Help. My father has take vicodin for years. All med tests were NORMAL. Any advice?
(Sat, 22 Dec 2007 20:04:18 GMT)
Halcion
My father has take vicodin for years. All med tests were NORMAL. We thought he had a stroke but his tests were all normal. His doctor thinks it is halcion and Dad thinks it's vicodin. I need some help please. Does anyone know if there is a relationship between dementia and vicodin?
- Resolved Question: Medications and mood swings, could this be my problem?
(Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:12:09 GMT)
Halcion
I am under the care of a pain managment doctor. I fractured a femur at 15 and they performed a hip fusion (in 1973) I had the fusion torn down and a complete hip rebuild done in March of 06. I have been on 400 mgs Oxycontin, 120mgs Percocet, 4mgs Xanax, 30 mgs valium, 30 mgs Restoril, .25 mgs Halcion and 60 mgs Cymbalta Daily. I am a basket case most of the time and I'm to the point where I know I'm dependent on these drugs especially the Oxycontin and Xanax. I feel withdrawl symptoms begi
- Resolved Question: Halcion for Root Canal? Answer only if you have taken it!?
(Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:58:55 GMT)
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Please tell me about this drug. Have you ever taken it?
- Resolved Question: Root Canals?
(Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:50:47 GMT)
Halcion
I am supposed to get a root canal on a tooth that had an infection underneath the gum. I had a slight toothache no real pain , then the antibiotics wore the ache away.
On top of having a serious fear of the dentist, I cancelled the root canal appointment becuase my tooth doesnt hurt anymore.
Are root canals necessary? Are they painful? My dentist prescribed me Halcion for a sedative because of my intense fear, so I don't know what to expect of the halcion either?!
Should I reschedule the app
- Resolved Question: chronic insomnia?
(Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:16:40 GMT)
Halcion
tried ativan, xanax, temaze, stilnox, imovane, mogadon, halcion, rohypnol. Cant sleep, i am 27 fairly healthy, just quit alcohol and cant sleeeeep. 6 months of 2-3 hours a night if im lucky, and the benzos stop working after 3-4 nights. Im screwed.
- Resolved Question: I am very nervous about getting my wisdom tooth extracted. Please help!?
(Tue, 18 Sep 2007 04:13:18 GMT)
Halcion
Hello. I'm 35 years old but feel like such a baby right now. I am getting my upper left wisdom tooth extracted in about 9 hours from now. I am so nervous.
I have a prescription for Halcion from the oral surgeon and am supposed to take it one hour before my appointment.
I am nervous about I will feel from this medication. I am also very nervous about the extraction itself. The tooth is not impacted. It's decayed and broken and cannot be saved. The dentist is expecting it to break during the ex
- Resolved Question: Has anyone ever taken halcion before a wisdom tooth extraction?
(Mon, 17 Sep 2007 18:35:44 GMT)
Halcion
I am having one wisdom tooth pulled sometime in the next couple of weeks. It is an upper tooth. (I am 35 years old.)The tooth is not impacted. It is broken and has decay. I will be awake during the procedure, with just novocaine to numb the area. The oral surgeon and his assistant said I will not feel pain but I will feel up to about 20 pounds of pressure. This sounds extremely scary to me. Also, he gave me a prescription for Halcion, which he wants me to take before the extraction. I am also
- Resolved Question: Has anyone ever taken halcion before a wisdom tooth extraction?
(Mon, 17 Sep 2007 18:34:56 GMT)
Halcion
I am having one wisdom tooth pulled sometime in the next couple of weeks. It is an upper tooth. (I am 35 years old.)The tooth is not impacted. It is broken and has decay. I will be awake during the procedure, with just novocaine to numb the area. The oral surgeon and his assistant said I will not feel pain but I will feel up to about 20 pounds of pressure. This sounds extremely scary to me. Also, he gave me a prescription for Halcion, which he wants me to take before the extraction. I am also
- Resolved Question: What should I expect with my upcoming wisdom tooth extraction? Any advice will be great appreciated!?
(Mon, 17 Sep 2007 16:16:41 GMT)
Halcion
I am scheduled to have my upper left wisdom tooth extracted tomorrow morning. I am 35 years old, but feel like a baby because I am so EXTREMELY nervous. It is not impacted, and I will be keeping my other 3 wisdom teeth. The one getting extracted has decay and is broken. I will be awake for the procedure. The oral surgeon gave me a presciption for a sedative called Halcion that I am to take 1 hour before the extraction, and an antibiotic that I will be starting the day of the extraction. The su
- Resolved Question: Has anyone ever taken halcion before a wisdom tooth extraction?
(Thu, 06 Sep 2007 17:54:58 GMT)
Halcion
I am having one wisdom tooth pulled sometime in the next couple of weeks. It is an upper tooth. (I am 35 years old.)The tooth is not impacted. It is broken and has decay. I will be awake during the procedure, with just novocaine to numb the area. The oral surgeon and his assistant said I will not feel pain but I will feel up to about 20 pounds of pressure. This sounds extremely scary to me. Also, he gave me a prescription for Halcion, which he wants me to take before the extraction. I am also
- Resolved Question: Does Halcion make your fears of oral extraction go away or does it leave you defenseless against the Doctor?
(Sun, 02 Sep 2007 00:10:50 GMT)
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Example : Can't run away
To give people a clue I have shot-phobia
Algophobia- Fear of pain
Vaccinophobia- Fear of vaccination
Aichmophobia- Fear of needles or pointed objects
- Resolved Question: Has anyone ever taken halcion before a wisdom tooth extraction?
(Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:13:48 GMT)
Halcion
I am having one wisdom tooth pulled sometime in the next couple of weeks. It is an upper tooth. (I am 35 years old.)The tooth is not impacted. It is broken and has decay. I will be awake during the procedure, with just novocaine to numb the area. The oral surgeon and his assistant said I will not feel pain but I will feel up to about 20 pounds of pressure. This sounds extremely scary to me. Also, he gave me a prescription for Halcion, which he wants me to take before the extraction. I am also
- Resolved Question: Has anyone ever taken Halcion or know anything about the medication?
(Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:42:55 GMT)
Halcion
I am having one wisdom tooth pulled sometime in the next couple of weeks. It is an upper tooth. (I am 35 years old.)The tooth is not impacted. It is broken and has decay. I will be awake during the procedure, with just novocaine to numb the area. The oral surgeon and his assistant said I will not feel pain but I will feel up to about 20 pounds of pressure. This sounds extremely scary to me. Also, he gave me a prescription for Halcion, which he wants me to take before the extraction. I am also
- Resolved Question: Has anyone ever taken halcion before a wisdom tooth extraction?
(Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:10:36 GMT)
Halcion
I am having one wisdom tooth pulled sometime in the next couple of weeks. It is an upper tooth. (I am 35 years old.)The tooth is not impacted. It is broken and has decay. I will be awake during the procedure, with just novocaine to numb the area. The oral surgeon and his assistant said I will not feel pain but I will feel up to about 20 pounds of pressure. This sounds extremely scary to me. Also, he gave me a prescription for Halcion, which he wants me to take before the extraction. I am also
- Voting Question: Should I be this scared to have my wisdom tooth extracted or is it not that bad?
(Wed, 08 Aug 2007 18:52:57 GMT)
Halcion
I am scheduled to have my upper left wisdom tooth extracted next Monday. I am 35 years old, but feel like the biggest baby because I am so scared. I can't stop thinking about it (and I keep reading about it online which is probably just making me more nervous.) It's not impacted - it has decay and a couple of pieces have broken off. I will be awake for the procedure. The oral surgeon gave me halcion (an oral sedative pill) to take an hour before the procedure to relax me, and then I will just
- Resolved Question: What should I expect with my upcoming wisdom tooth extraction?
(Tue, 07 Aug 2007 19:21:16 GMT)
Halcion
I am scheduled to have my upper left wisdom tooth extracted next Monday. I am very nervous. It is not impacted, and I will be keeping my other 3 wisdom teeth. The one getting extracted has decay and is broken. I will be awake for the procedure. (I was given the option of IV sedation but the oral surgeon said he thinks all I need is oral sedation so he gave me a presciption for a sedative called Halcion that I am to take 1 hour before the extraction, and an antibiotic that I will be starting th
- Resolved Question: what sleeping pill should i replace halcion with ?
(Sat, 28 Jul 2007 07:35:45 GMT)
Halcion
Halcion is a benzodiazepine called triazolam ive been taking it on and off for 10 years ..i ve taken halcion to relax or to sleep and wonder what drug will i replace it with when its discontinued..this question is aimed only for halcion users since they probably understand how valuable this drug can be
Would 3 ambiens a day be as strong as 3 halcion 0.25 mil
- Resolved Question: I'm having two root canals done TODAY, any advice??
(Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:32:45 GMT)
Halcion
My endodontist prescribed Halcion which I'm taking in a little while, but still... sooo much fear!!! I fractured my tooth when I was little, and it developed into an abscess which was the worst pain I've ever felt. I was on 2 antibiotcis for 10 days, and now the time has come!! Two in one sitting!!! Will it hurt?? Advice pleeease, from an anxious patient!!! Thanks!!
- Resolved Question: On day 4 of quitting sleeping pill?
(Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:30:10 GMT)
Halcion
I have taken Halcion to sleep for over a year with my doctors recommendation of course. I was so tired of taking this medication and the short term memory loss so i decided to quit. Let me tell you it has been very difficult to sleep these last 4 nights. Last night was a little better. I was dreaming off and on it seemed and i haven't remembered any of my dreams in the year I was on Halcion. Does anyone have a similar experience and do you know if it will continue to get better? I refuse to ta
- Resolved Question: Dependency on sleeping pills?
(Thu, 19 Jul 2007 20:20:20 GMT)
Halcion
I have been taking a sleeping pill (Halcion) that is prescribed by my doctor for over a year now. I've tried a couple times to quit taking it but i can't sleep at all without out. Does anyone know how long it will take to get my body back to sleeping without taking any sleep aid?
- Resolved Question: When is the next Satans Secret Atheist Society this month?
(Sun, 24 Jun 2007 20:41:34 GMT)
Halcion
Ozzy Osborne is the guest speaker and he will be speaking of his Halcion days.( literally.)
Please bring a covered meat dish or dessert and no Tuna or hamburger Helper please.
Ozzy will have a translator and subtitles. Thank you for asking.
- Resolved Question: Does anyone have experience with taking HALCION; especially during a dental procedure?
(Thu, 21 Jun 2007 16:57:26 GMT)
Halcion
I was instructed by my new dentist to take 2 halcion pills 1 hour before the procedure. I've never taken this drug. Could it REALLY numb ALL the pain, or will they give me an additional anesthetic? I am extremely nervous about all this.
Will I sleep on this drug or just feel woozy?
Will I be able to go to work the following day?
Aah! So many questions! :-)
- Resolved Question: (Health) Any help would be appreciated?
(Fri, 01 Jun 2007 03:29:00 GMT)
Halcion
I have been on Xanax, Halcion, and all kinds of different anxiety and depression medication for over 4 years. I never had a problem with anxiety before?( I had a heart attack when I was 27) before the doctor discovered I had a heart attack they put me on all this medication, and now I can??t get off. I??ve been in an inpatient hospital 3 different times now. This last time the doctor took me off of all my medication and put me on Clonapin. I did really well on that but he only gave me
- Resolved Question: Has anyone taken Halcion? If so, have you taken it along with other prescription analgesics?
(Tue, 01 May 2007 21:26:26 GMT)
Halcion
I am having all of my upper teeth removed and implants placed in 2 weeks. They will be giving me Halcion along with other strong pain medications and I have taken most of the medications, but never Halcion. I was just wondering what any of you may have felt like or the effects of the drug since it is new to me.
If anyone has had this proceedure done, I would love to chat with you too!!
Thanks so much for any and All information you can give me! Not everything we need to know is really writt
- Resolved Question: Has anyone taken Halcion? If so, have you taken it along with other prescription analgesics?
(Tue, 01 May 2007 21:14:34 GMT)
Halcion
I am having all of my upper teeth removed and implants placed in 2 weeks. They will be giving me Halcion along with other strong pain medications and I have taken most of the medications, but never Halcion. I was just wondering what any of you may have felt like or the effects of the drug since it is new to me.
If anyone has had this proceedure done, I would love to chat with you too!!
Thanks so much for any and All information you can give me! Not everything we need to know is really w
- Resolved Question: Psychology, please help. It's easy to understand, first part is question then underneath are answers. help pls
(Tue, 24 Apr 2007 21:47:19 GMT)
Halcion
Dissociation or a split in awareness is an experience commonly associated with
hypnotic induction
amphetamine intoxication
schizophrenia
withdrawal symptoms
relaxation training
The reduction in the body's response to a drug which may accompany drug use is called
withdrawal.
addiction.
dependence.
tolerance
aphasia
According to psychodynamic psychologists, the unconscious
processes information of which you are unaware
includes unacceptable feelings, wishes, and thoughts
is charac
- Resolved Question: anybody knows anything about naturall sleep remedies that works ive token lunesta and halcion?
(Sun, 01 Apr 2007 08:32:16 GMT)
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only manage to fall asleep for4 hours back up
- Resolved Question: Bipolar with insomnia?
(Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:46:23 GMT)
Halcion
I have taken seroquel for a few years, but all it does is make me sleep. It's too strong a med for just sleep, so I quit taking it (with dr's help!!) and tried roserem, ambien cr, and lunesta. Nothing works. I'm going to have to take something that is addictive, by definition. That's ok. I take valium and don't have a problem. Any advice on benzo's as sleep aid would be greatly appreciated...Restoril, Prosom, Halcion are options.
- Resolved Question: who knows or ever heard about Dr Louis Fabre?
(Sun, 28 Jan 2007 15:49:24 GMT)
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who kept a drug research clinic in Houston, Texas, who did trials for
xanax, halcion, prozac, and was responsible for the death of the
subject while clinically testing clozapine.
He was accused of falsifying the trials results as
well.
Thanks, but I can find these info on my own. I wondered who have heard
about him and his clinic before, on the news, or what opinion you have
on that matter, or maybe you even know people involved.
- Resolved Question: who knows or ever heard about Dr Louis Fabre?
(Sun, 28 Jan 2007 15:15:50 GMT)
Halcion
who kept a drug research clinic in Houston, Texas, who did trials for
xanax, halcion, prozac, and was responsible for the death of the
subject while clinically testing clozapine.
He was accused of falsifying the trials results as
well.
Thanks, but I can find this on my own. I was expecting people who
participated, who heard about it before, or who just have some opinion
on this, not copy and paste.
- Resolved Question: who knows or ever heard about Dr Louis Fabre?
(Sun, 28 Jan 2007 14:49:58 GMT)
Halcion
or ever heard about Dr Louis Fabre, who kept a drug research clinic in Houston, Texas, who did trials for
xanax, halcion, prozac, and was responsible for the death of the
subject while clinically testing clozapine.
He was accused of falsifying the trials results as
well.
- Resolved Question: What is your favorite sleeping pill ? Or downer ? I love Ambien and Halcion....?
(Tue, 12 Dec 2006 02:29:48 GMT)
Halcion
- Resolved Question: How come Valuim, Xanax ect. Benzos do nothing for me?
(Tue, 21 Nov 2006 19:45:27 GMT)
Halcion
My name might indicate im a alcohlic but its just a BS name I use for spam. Anyways, I do not have a tolerance to benzos (daily use/even weekly) I try to take them here and there to help anxiety or sleep and they do absolutley nothing. Even at 20 mg valium or 1-2 mg xanax just have no effect. This is strange to me and I do not have this problem with any other meds. Is my liver just a sponge or what. I was thinking about trying Kava kava or valerian root wich are natures benzos but again I am r
- Resolved Question: HALCION. Do you take it and have you experienced anything peculiar you can remember after you've taken it?
(Tue, 31 Oct 2006 22:33:51 GMT)
Halcion
I've been taking Halcion for 12 years...you know, the sleeping pill that's NOT addictive, but go figure. I'd like to know homw many people are taking it and what kinds of experiences you've had since one of the major side effects of the drug is short-term memory loss. I'm really serious about writing a book about the effects and experiences I myself have had while on this medicine. Some things are hilarious; others are serious--so I'd love to have people share their stories with me whether
- Resolved Question: Has anyone used Halcion for dental work?
(Tue, 31 Oct 2006 13:29:37 GMT)
Halcion
I have an appointment tomorrow at the dentist and I must admit that I am scared to death. I have to have extensive dental work done and they are giving me Halcion to take one hour before my appointment. I was wondering if anyone has used this, how long it lasted and what else you can tell me about the experience with it. Also, if you have any other suggestions to help me with the fear (or pain!) please let me know. Thanks! From one giant chicken!!! HA HA
- Resolved Question: How come benzo (valium,xanax,etc.) type drugs have no effect on me?
(Thu, 19 Oct 2006 02:12:56 GMT)
Halcion
Valium, Halcion, ambien...I have tried them all for sleep and none seem to have any effect at all on me. I could understand if i had a tolerance but have only tried these individualy on a very limited basis. Is there any explanation for this. I mean come on 15 mg of valium does nothing?????
- Resolved Question: which are of Halcion taking?
(Fri, 01 Sep 2006 23:42:50 GMT)
Halcion
- Resolved Question: whats a good home made sleep tonic?
(Mon, 07 Aug 2006 12:09:24 GMT)
Halcion
I used to have to take halcion to aide me in sleeping but after loosing my insurance i can not afford prescriptions. Is there any home sleep aide that will knock me out for a few hours so I can have some much needed rest?
- Resolved Question: Has anyone taken Halcion and Laughing gas?
(Sun, 28 May 2006 07:42:25 GMT)
Halcion
I'm going to the dentist for a root canal this week and am supposed to take those medications. What are the side effects of them if you've taken them? Did it make you fall asleep?
Drug Information:
Triazolam
URL of this page:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a684004.html
(trye ay' zoe lam)
Why is this medication prescribed?
Triazolam is used on a short-term basis to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). Triazolam is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines. It works by slowing activity in the brain to allow sleep.
How should this medicine be used?
Triazolam comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken as needed before bedtime. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take triazolam exactly as directed.
You will probably become very sleepy soon after you take triazolam and will remain sleepy for some time after you take the medication. Plan to go to bed right after you take triazolam and to stay in bed for 7 to 8 hours. Do not take triazolam if you will be unable to remain asleep for 7 to 8 hours after taking the medication. If you get up too soon after taking triazolam, you may experience memory problems.
Your sleep problems should improve within 7 to 10 days after you start taking triazolam. Call your doctor if your sleep problems do not improve during this time or if they get worse at any time during your treatment.
Triazolam should normally be taken for short periods of time (usually 7 to 10 days). You should not take triazolam for more than 2 to 3 weeks without talking to your doctor. If you take triazolam for 7 to 10 days or longer, triazolam may not help you sleep as well as it did when you first began to take the medication, and you may wake up more easily during the last third of the night. You may also start to feel anxious or nervous during the day. If you take triazolam for 7 to 10 days or longer, you may also develop dependence ('addiction'; a need to continue taking the medication) on triazolam. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking triazolam for 2 weeks or longer. Do not take a larger dose of triazolam, take it more often, or take it for a longer time than prescribed by your doctor.
Do not stop taking triazolam without talking to your doctor, especially if you have taken it for longer than 2 weeks. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually. If you suddenly stop taking triazolam, you may develop unpleasant feelings or you may experience more severe withdrawal symptoms such as uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body, stomach and muscle cramps, vomiting, sweating, sad mood, seeing things or hearing sounds that do not exist, and rarely, seizures.
You may have more difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep on the first few nights after you stop taking triazolam than you did before you started taking the medication. This is normal and usually gets better without treatment after one or two nights.
Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer's information for the patient.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking triazolam,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to triazolam; other benzodiazepines such as alprazolam (Xanax, Niravam), chlordiazepoxide (Librium, in Librax), clonazepam (Klonopin), clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam (Valium), estazolam, flurazepam (Dalmane), lorazepam (Ativan), oxazepam, midazolam, prazepam (Centrax) (not available in the U.S.), quazepam (Doral), and temazepam (Restoril);any other medications; or any of the ingredients in triazolam tablets. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the ingredients.
- tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medications: certain medications for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) including amprenavir (Agenerase), atazanavir (Reyataz), delavirdine (Rescriptor), efavirenz (Sustiva), indinavir (Crixivan), nelfinavir (Viracept), ritonavir (Norvir, in Kaletra), and saquinavir (Invirase); itraconazole (Sporanox), ketoconazole (Nizoral), and nefazodone. Your doctor will probably tell you not to take triazolam.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone); certain antibiotics such as clarithromycin (Biaxin, in Prevpac), erythromycin (Erythrocin, E-mycin), telithromycin (Ketek), and troleandomycin (TAO) (not available in the U.S.); antidepressants; certain antifungal medications; antihistamines; certain calcium channel blockers such as diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac, others), nicardipine (Cardene), nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia),and verapamil (Calan, Isoptin, Verelan); cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); ergotamine (Cafergot, Ergomar, Migranal, others); certain histamine-2 receptor blockers (H2 blockers) such as cimetidine (Tagamet) and ranitidine (Zantac); isoniazid (Nydrazid); medications for anxiety, colds or allergies, mental illness, pain, or seizures; muscle relaxants; hormonal contraceptives (birth control pills, patches, implants, or injections); sedatives; certain selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), and sertraline (Zoloft); sleeping pills; and tranquilizers. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. Many other medications may also interact with triazolam, so be sure to tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking, even those that do not appear on this list.
- tell your doctor if you drink or have ever drunk large amounts of alcohol, use or have ever used street drugs, or have overused prescription medications. Also tell your doctor if you have ever thought about killing yourself or tried to do so, and if you have or have ever had any medical condition especially any condition that affects your breathing; depression; mental illness; sleep apnea (condition in which a person briefly stops breathing many times during the night); seizures; or kidney or liver disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking triazolam, call your doctor immediately. Triazolam may harm the fetus.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking triazolam.
- you should know that triazolam may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
- do not drink alcohol during your treatment with triazolam. Alcohol can make the side effects of triazolam worse.
- you should know that some people who took triazolam got out of bed and drove their cars, prepared and ate food, had sex, made phone calls, or were involved in other activities while partially asleep. After they woke up, these people were usually unable to remember what they had done. Call your doctor right away if you find out that you have been driving or doing anything else while you were sleeping.
- you should know that your mental health may change in unexpected ways while you are taking this medication. It is hard to tell if these changes are caused by triazolam or if they are caused by physical or mental illnesses that you already have or suddenly develop. Tell your doctor right away if you experience any of the following symptoms: aggressiveness, strange or unusually outgoing behavior, hallucinations (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist), feeling as if you are outside of your body, memory problems, difficulty concentrating, slowed speech or movements, new or worsening depression, thinking about killing yourself, confusion, and any other changes in your usual thoughts, mood, or behavior. Be sure that your family knows which symptoms may be serious so that they can call the doctor if you are unable to seek treatment on your own.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while taking this medication.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Triazolam should only be taken at bedtime. If you did not take triazolam at bedtime and you are unable to fall asleep, you may take triazolam if you will be able to remain in bed for 7 to 8 hours afterward. Do not take triazolam if you are not ready to go to sleep right away and stay asleep for at least 7 to 8 hours.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Triazolam may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- lightheadedness
- headache
- problems with coordination
- nervousness
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- rash
- hives
- itching
- swelling of the eyes, face, lips, tongue, or throat
- feeling that the throat is closing
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- hoarseness
- nausea
- vomiting
Triazolam may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- extreme drowsiness
- confusion
- problems with coordination
- slurred speech
- difficulty breathing
- seizures
- coma (loss of consciousness for a period of time)
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor may order certain lab tests to check your body's response to triazolam.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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