Summer BanksTriazolam
September 23rd 2006 23:12
Triazolam :
Triazolam is prescribed to treat insomnia, including problems with falling asleep, waking during the night, and early morning wakefulness. It is not clear exactly how triazolam works, but it may relieve insomnia by acting as a depressant of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord).
Treatment :
Take triazolam 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime. It can be taken with a full glass of water or with food if stomach upset occurs. Do not take triazolam with a dose of antacid, which may slow its absorption.
If you are taking triazolam regularly and you miss a dose, take the missed dose immediately if you remember within an hour. If more than an hour has passed, skip the dose you missed and wait for the next scheduled dose. Do not double the next dose.
Side Effects :
Minor: Bitter taste in mouth, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness (after a night's sleep), dry mouth, excessive salivation, fatigue, flushing, headache, heartburn, loss of appetite, nausea, nervousness, sweating, or vomiting. As your body adjusts to triazolam these side effects should diminish or disappear.
To relieve constipation, increase the amount of fiber in your diet (fresh fruits and vegetables, salads, bran, and whole-grain breads), exercise, and drink more water (unless your doctor directs you to do otherwise).
Dry mouth can be relieved by chewing sugarless gum or by sucking on ice chips.
If you feel dizzy, sit or lie down for a while; get up slowly from a sitting or reclining position; and be careful on stairs. To help avoid dizziness when you stand, contract and relax the muscles in your legs for a few moments before rising. Do this by pressing one foot against the floor while raising the other foot slightly, alternating feet so that you are "pumping" your legs in a pedaling motion.
Major: Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about blurred or double vision, chest pain, depression, difficulty in urinating, fainting, falling, fever, hallucinations, joint pain, mouth sores, nightmares, palpitations, rash, shortness of breath, slurred speech, sore throat, uncoordinated movements, unusual excitement, unusual tiredness, or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
Interactions :
Triazolam interacts with a number of other types of drugs:
To prevent oversedation, triazolam should not be taken with alcohol, other sedative drugs, central nervous system depressants (such as antihistamines, barbiturates, muscle relaxants, pain medicines, narcotics, medicines for seizures, and phenothiazine tranquilizers), or antidepressants.
Triazolam may decrease the effectiveness of carbamazepine, levodopa, and oral anticoagulants (blood thinners, such as warfarin) and increase the side effects of phenytoin.
Disulfiram, oral contraceptives (birth control pills), isoniazid, and cimetidine can increase the blood levels of triazolam, which can lead to toxic effects.
Concurrent use of rifampin may decrease the effectiveness of triazolam.
BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about any medications you are taking.
Warnings :
Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to any medications, especially to triazolam or other benzodiazepine tranquilizers (such as alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide, clorazepate, diazepam, flurazepam, halazepam, lorazepam, prazepam, and temazepam).
Tell your doctor if you now have or ever had liver disease, kidney disease, epilepsy, lung disease, myasthenia gravis, porphyria, mental depression, or mental illness.
Triazolam can cause considerable drowsiness. Avoid tasks that require mental alertness, such as driving an automobile or operating potentially dangerous machinery or equipment.
Triazolam has the potential for abuse and must be used with caution. Tolerance may develop quickly; do not increase the dosage unless you first consult your doctor. It is also important not to stop taking triazolam suddenly if you have been taking it in large amounts or if you have used it for several weeks. Your doctor may want to reduce your dosage of triazolam gradually.
Triazolam is a safe drug when used properly. When it is combined with other sedative drugs or with alcohol, however, serious side effects can develop.
Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. This type of medicine may increase the chance of birth defects if it is taken during the first three months of pregnancy. In addition, use of too much triazolam during the last six months of pregnancy may lead to addiction of the fetus, resulting in withdrawal side effects in the newborn. Use of triazolam during the last weeks of pregnancy may cause excessive drowsiness, slowed heartbeat, and breathing difficulties in the infant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding an infant. Triazolam can pass into breast milk and cause unwanted side effects in nursing infants.
Triazolam is prescribed to treat insomnia, including problems with falling asleep, waking during the night, and early morning wakefulness. It is not clear exactly how triazolam works, but it may relieve insomnia by acting as a depressant of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord).
Treatment :
Take triazolam 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime. It can be taken with a full glass of water or with food if stomach upset occurs. Do not take triazolam with a dose of antacid, which may slow its absorption.
If you are taking triazolam regularly and you miss a dose, take the missed dose immediately if you remember within an hour. If more than an hour has passed, skip the dose you missed and wait for the next scheduled dose. Do not double the next dose.
Side Effects :
Minor: Bitter taste in mouth, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness (after a night's sleep), dry mouth, excessive salivation, fatigue, flushing, headache, heartburn, loss of appetite, nausea, nervousness, sweating, or vomiting. As your body adjusts to triazolam these side effects should diminish or disappear.
To relieve constipation, increase the amount of fiber in your diet (fresh fruits and vegetables, salads, bran, and whole-grain breads), exercise, and drink more water (unless your doctor directs you to do otherwise).
Dry mouth can be relieved by chewing sugarless gum or by sucking on ice chips.
If you feel dizzy, sit or lie down for a while; get up slowly from a sitting or reclining position; and be careful on stairs. To help avoid dizziness when you stand, contract and relax the muscles in your legs for a few moments before rising. Do this by pressing one foot against the floor while raising the other foot slightly, alternating feet so that you are "pumping" your legs in a pedaling motion.
Major: Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about blurred or double vision, chest pain, depression, difficulty in urinating, fainting, falling, fever, hallucinations, joint pain, mouth sores, nightmares, palpitations, rash, shortness of breath, slurred speech, sore throat, uncoordinated movements, unusual excitement, unusual tiredness, or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
Interactions :
Triazolam interacts with a number of other types of drugs:
To prevent oversedation, triazolam should not be taken with alcohol, other sedative drugs, central nervous system depressants (such as antihistamines, barbiturates, muscle relaxants, pain medicines, narcotics, medicines for seizures, and phenothiazine tranquilizers), or antidepressants.
Triazolam may decrease the effectiveness of carbamazepine, levodopa, and oral anticoagulants (blood thinners, such as warfarin) and increase the side effects of phenytoin.
Disulfiram, oral contraceptives (birth control pills), isoniazid, and cimetidine can increase the blood levels of triazolam, which can lead to toxic effects.
Concurrent use of rifampin may decrease the effectiveness of triazolam.
BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about any medications you are taking.
Warnings :
Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to any medications, especially to triazolam or other benzodiazepine tranquilizers (such as alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide, clorazepate, diazepam, flurazepam, halazepam, lorazepam, prazepam, and temazepam).
Tell your doctor if you now have or ever had liver disease, kidney disease, epilepsy, lung disease, myasthenia gravis, porphyria, mental depression, or mental illness.
Triazolam can cause considerable drowsiness. Avoid tasks that require mental alertness, such as driving an automobile or operating potentially dangerous machinery or equipment.
Triazolam has the potential for abuse and must be used with caution. Tolerance may develop quickly; do not increase the dosage unless you first consult your doctor. It is also important not to stop taking triazolam suddenly if you have been taking it in large amounts or if you have used it for several weeks. Your doctor may want to reduce your dosage of triazolam gradually.
Triazolam is a safe drug when used properly. When it is combined with other sedative drugs or with alcohol, however, serious side effects can develop.
Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. This type of medicine may increase the chance of birth defects if it is taken during the first three months of pregnancy. In addition, use of too much triazolam during the last six months of pregnancy may lead to addiction of the fetus, resulting in withdrawal side effects in the newborn. Use of triazolam during the last weeks of pregnancy may cause excessive drowsiness, slowed heartbeat, and breathing difficulties in the infant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding an infant. Triazolam can pass into breast milk and cause unwanted side effects in nursing infants.
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