Triazolam: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use

What Drug Triazolam?

What is triazolam for?

Triazolam is a drug used to treat sleep problems (insomnia). This medication can help you fall asleep faster, last longer, and reduce the number of nighttime awakenings so that you get adequate rest at night. Triazolam belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. These drugs work in the brain to produce a sedative effect.

Use of this medication is usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less. If the insomnia persists for a long time, consult your doctor to see if you need other medications.

How is triazolam used?

Read the medication guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking triazolam and each time you refill it. If you have questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medicine by mouth at the same time or not at meal times as directed by your doctor, usually before your bedtime. Dosage is based on health condition, age, and response to treatment.

This medicine can sometimes cause temporary short-term memory loss even though it is unlikely that it will occur. To reduce this possibility, do not use this medication unless you have at least 7-8 hours of sleep a full night. If you have to wake up before then, you may experience memory loss.

Avoid grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using this medicine unless your doctor or pharmacist has approved it. Grapefruit can increase the chance of side effects from this drug. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

This drug can cause addictive reactions, especially if it has been used routinely in the long term or in high doses. In such cases, symptoms of dependence (such as nausea, vomiting, skin flushing, stomach cramps, restlessness, tremors) may occur if you stop this drug. To prevent dependency reactions, your doctor may reduce your dose gradually. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information, and report any symptoms of dependence immediately.

When this medication is used long-term, it may not work as well as it used to. Consult your doctor if this drug does not work well anymore.

Along with its benefits, this drug can cause withdrawal symptoms (withdrawal syndrome, or withdrawal syndrome), although it is rare. This risk can increase if you have abused alcohol and drugs before. Use this medication as prescribed to reduce the risk of addiction.

Tell the doctor if the condition does not change after 7-10 days, or if the condition worsens.

You may have trouble sleeping in the first few nights after you stop treatment. This thing is called rebound insomnia and this is normal. Rebound insomnia usually goes away after 1 or 2 nights. If these effects persist, contact your doctor.

How is triazolam stored?

This medication is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.

Triazolam dosage

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the triazolam dosage for adults?

Dosage for Insomnia in Adults

Initial dose: 0.25 mg orally at bedtime

Maintenance dose: 0.125 - 0.25 mg orally at bedtime

Maximum dose: 0.5 mg orally at bedtime

Duration: 7 - 10 days

Dosage for Insomnia in the Elderly

Initial dose: 0.125 mg orally at bedtime

Maintenance dose: 0.125 - 0.25 mg orally at bedtime

Maximum dose: 0.25 mg orally at bedtime

Duration: 7 - 10 days

What is the triazolam dosage for children?

Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients (less than 18 years of age).

In what dosage is triazolam available?

0.25 mg tablet

Triazolam side effects

What side effects can be experienced due to triazolam?

Seek emergency help immediately if you experience any of the following signs of an allergic reaction: rash; difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Contact your doctor immediately if you experience serious side effects, such as:

• felt like passing out
• difficulty walking, loss of balance or coordination, very stiff muscles
• agitation, restlessness, confusion, unclear speech, hallucinations, extreme feelings of joy or sadness
• chest pain, fast and fast heart rate, difficulty breathing
• problems with urinating
• vision problems, burning in the eyes
• nausea, pain in the upper abdomen, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, pale stools, yellowish skin and eyes.

Other common side effects include:

• dizziness, feeling tired, drowsiness during the day (or at times when you don't normally sleep);
• headaches, depression, memory problems
• numbness or tingling sensation
• feeling restless, happy, or upset
• changes in menstrual periods
• mild hives
• sexual attraction increases or decreases

Not everyone experiences the above side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Triazolam Drug Warnings and Cautions

What should be known before using triazolam?

When deciding which drug to use, the risks and benefits of using the drug must be considered. This is a decision made by you and your doctor. The following should be considered for this drug:

Allergy

Tell your doctor if you have had an allergic or unusual reaction when using this medicine or other medicines. Tell your health care provider if you have any other allergies such as food allergies, food coloring, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read carefully the composition written on the packaging.

Children

Research related to the relationship of age to the effects of triazolam has not been conducted in children. Safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Elderly

No information is available on the relationship between age and the effects of triazolam in elderly patients. However, elderly patients are at higher risk for developing drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, clumsiness, or a more severe imbalance due to advancing age, because this requires adjusting the dosage of triazolam.

Is triazolam safe for pregnant and lactating women?

There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication. This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category X according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:

A = Not at risk

B = No risk in several studies

C = May be risky

D = There is positive evidence of risk

X = Contraindicated

N = Unknown

Triazolam Drug Interactions

What medicines may interact with triazolam?

Drug interactions can change how the drugs work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not include all drug interactions that can occur. Keep a list of the products you use (including prescription / nonprescription medicines and herbal products) and tell your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's knowledge.

Use of this medication with any of the following medicines is not usually recommended, but in some cases it may be necessary. If the two drugs are prescribed together, the doctor may change the dose or how often one or both drugs are used.

• Amprenavir
• Atazanavir
• Boceprevir
• Cobicistat
• Darunavir
• Delavirdine
• Flumazenil
• Fosamprenavir
• Idelalisib
• Indinavir
• Itraconazole
• Ketoconazole
• Lopinavir
• Nefazodone
• Nelfinavir
• Ritonavir
• Saquinavir
• Telaprevir
• Tipranavir

Use of this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both drugs are prescribed together, the doctor may change the dose or frequency of use of one or both drugs.

• Alfentanil
• Amobarbital
• Anileridine
• Aprobarbital
• Buprenorphine
• Butabarbital
• Butalbital
• Carbamazepine
• Carbinoxamine
• Carisoprodol
• Ceritinib
• Chloral Hydrate
• Chlorzoxazone
• Clarithromycin
• Codeine
• Dabrafenib
• Dantrolene
• Eslicarbazepine Acetate
• Ethchlorvynol
• Fentanyl
• Fluconazole
• Phospropofol
• Hydrocodone
• Hydromorphone
• Levorphanol
• Meclizine
• Meperidine
• Mephenesin
• Mephobarbital
• Meprobamate
• Metaxalone
• Methadone
• Methocarbamol
• Methohexital
• Mibefradil
• Mirtazapine
• Mitotane
• Morphine
• Morphine Sulfate Liposome
• Nilotinib
• Oxycodone
• Oxymorphone
• Pentobarbital
• Phenobarbital
• Piperaquine
• Primidone
• Propoxyphene
• Remifentanil
• Secobarbital
• Siltuximab
• Simeprevir
• Sodium Oxybate
• Sufentanil
• Suvorexant
• Tapentadol
• Thiopental
• Voriconazole
• Zolpidem

Using this medication with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If the two drugs are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or frequency of use of one or both drugs.

• Aprepitant
• Dehydroepiandrosterone
• Diltiazem
• Erythromycin
• Fluvoxamine
• Fosaprepitant
• Modafinil
• Omeprazole
• Perampanel
• Ranitidine
• Rifampin
• Rifapentine
• Roxithromycin
• Rufinamide
• St. John's Wort
• Theophylline
• Troleandomycin

Can food or alcohol interact with triazolam?

Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of potential significance and are not all inclusive.

Use of this medicine in the following manner is not recommended, but may not be avoided in some cases. When used together, the doctor may change the dose or frequency of use, or give specific instructions regarding the use of food, alcohol, or tobacco.

• Grapefruit juice

Use of this medicine in combination with the following may increase the risk of certain side effects but may not be avoided in some cases. When used together, the doctor may change the dose or frequency of use, or give specific instructions regarding the use of food, alcohol, or tobacco.

• Ethanol

What health conditions can interact with triazolam?

The presence of other health problems can affect the use of this drug. Tell your doctor if you have other health problems, specifically:

• alcohol abuse, or a history of alcohol abuse
• drug abuse or dependence, or a history of dependence on triazolam may develop
• breathing problems, or lung disease
• depression or a history of depression
• sleep apnea (temporary cessation of breathing during sleep) —use with caution. May worsen the condition
• Kidney illness
• liver disease - use with caution. The effect may increase due to the slower disposal of the drug from the body

Triazolam overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

Overdose symptoms include:

• excessive sleepiness
• confusion
• problems with coordination
• difficulty speaking
• difficulty breathing
• seizures
• coma (loss of consciousness over a period)

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.

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