Posted by SLS on November 20, 2013, at 7:53:12
In reply to Halcion For Sleep?, posted by Phillipa on November 19, 2013, at 23:10:15
> How strong is halcion. I thought it was stronger than benzos but is classified as one. I ask as Daughter prescribed it. I know I never took it. Is it safe? Thanks Phillipa
Halcion (triazolam) is the most potent benzodiazepine for sleep initiation. However, it is prone to causing rebound awakenings because its half-life is so short (1 - 2 hours). Since you are already on Valium (diaazepam), you may sleep through the night without rebound effects. If not, Halcion and Ativan (lorazepam) taken together works great for severe insomnia, including that which occurs with MAOI treatment. The thing about Halcion that makes it a good drug for dental procedures is that the patient often has no memory of what has happened. This amnesia is similar to that which occurs with Ambien (zolpidem). It may or may not be problematic. I have absolutely no side effects with Halcion - at least none that I can remember.
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