What is Triazolam? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Triazolam

• 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.

What to do if you miss a dose of Triazolam

Triazolam contraindications - Who shouldn't take Triazolam?

• 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.

Triazolam 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.

Triazolam interactions & what to avoid when taking Triazolam

• 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.