Sign up
Log in
EspañolHalcion overview
BRAND NAMES:
Triazolam, Halcion
Generic Names:
Triazolam
Uses:
Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping).
Therapeutic Classes:
Hypnotic
Forms:
Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Halcion used for?
Triazolam is a sedative drug used to treat insomnia (trouble falling asleep). Triazolam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines. Triazolam is a generic medication also sold under the brand name Halcion. Triazolam was initially patented in 1970 and became available in the US in 1982. In the treatment of insomnia, triazolam use is common.
What form(s) does Halcion come in
Tablet
What are common Halcion doses?
Bottle 10 Tablets
Tablet 0.25MG
Common Halcion prescriptions
Halcion
10 tablets bottleHalcion
0.25mg tablet
How to take Halcion
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
This medicine is not for long-term use.
This medicine is usually taken just before bedtime, or when you are having trouble falling asleep. You should not take this medicine if you are not able to sleep or rest for 7 to 8 hours before you need to be active again.
Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach. Do not take this medicine with or right after a meal.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Use this medicine only when you cannot sleep. You do not need to keep a schedule for taking it.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
This medicine is not for long-term use.
Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach. Do not take this medicine with or right after a meal.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Use this medicine only when you cannot sleep. You do not need to keep a schedule for taking it.
This medicine is usually taken just before bedtime, or when you are having trouble falling asleep. You should not take this medicine if you are not able to sleep or rest for 7 to 8 hours before you need to be active again.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Halcion contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to triazolam or similar medicines, or if you are pregnant.
Halcion warnings
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, lung disease, breathing problems (including sleep apnea), or a history of seizures, depression, mental health problems, or drug or alcohol addiction.
Do not breastfeed during treatment and for 28 hours after the last dose of this medicine.
This medicine may cause dizziness, drowsiness, especially first thing the next morning. It may also cause decreased alertness or trouble with thinking or trouble with controlling body movements, which may lead to falls, fractures, or other injuries. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working.
This medicine may also cause respiratory depression, a serious breathing problem that can be life-threatening.
This medicine may cause unusual moods and behaviors. You may also do things while you are still asleep that you may not remember the next morning, including driving, eating, having sex, sleepwalking, or making phone calls. Tell your doctor right away if you have learned that this has happened.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. Call your doctor if you still have trouble sleeping after you take this medicine for 7 to 10 days.
Halcion interactions
Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.
Do not use this medicine if you are also using itraconazole, ketoconazole, nefazodone, or medicine to treat HIV (including indinavir, lopinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir).
Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.
Some foods and medicines can affect how triazolam works. Tell your doctor if you are using the following:Amiodarone, cimetidine, cyclosporine, diltiazem, ergotamine, fluvoxamine, isoniazid, nicardipine, nifedipine, paroxetine, ranitidine, sertraline, verapamilAntibiotic medicine (including azithromycin, clarithromycin, erythromycin, telithromycin)Birth control pillsMedicine to treat depression, anxiety, or other mental health problemsNarcotic medicineSeizure medicine
This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working. You might have side effects for 1 or 2 days if you suddenly stop using this medicine, including stomach cramps, vomiting, shaking, and trouble sleeping.
Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using this medicine.
Call your doctor if you still have trouble sleeping after you take this medicine for 7 to 10 days.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Halcion side effects
Serious Side Effects
Anxiety, confusion, depression, irritability, nervousness, unusual mood or behavior, thoughts of hurting yourself
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Extreme drowsiness or weakness, trouble breathing, slow heartbeat, seizure, cold, clammy skin
Blue lips, fingernails, or skin
Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
Worsening of depression
Memory loss, including "traveler's amnesia"
Less Serious Side Effects
Headache
Drowsiness, dizziness, or weakness