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(also known as Triazolam)
Benzodiazepines belong to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants (medicines that slow down the nervous system).
Some benzodiazepines are used to relieve anxiety. However, benzodiazepines should not be used to relieve nervousness or tension caused by the stress of everyday life.<... continue
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Treatment Success Rate
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| Condition | Members | Success |
| Insomnia | 57 |
65% |
| Anxiety | 2 |
100% |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 1 |
100% |
| Chronic Pain | 1 |
100% |
| Alzheimer's Disease | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 67% (69
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Halcion Reviews
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worked well when I had trouble sleeping preop due to pain. Suddenly isn't helping now.
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I've been taking Halcion for over 30 yrs ( never have abused it) and I'm interested in hearing other's experience with this drug.
Working / Worked
Worked GREAT. Only problem is it's a benzodiazepine with a very short half life, and is therefore highly addictive; it can only be used a week at a time.
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Worked, but some fears emerged about Halcion after I had used it for a few years so my Dr changed me to a different sleeping pill....
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This worked for awhile but was very addictive.
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For a drug that only comes in a max strength of .25, it did nothing for me. I was taking the max a person should take and still couldn't sleep
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I had this along time ago. As I recall, it worked pretty well.
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To help her with her mood swings.
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Worked too well- could have entire conversations with people and have no recollection the next day
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tOOK AT INITIAL DIAGNOSIS DUE TO A VERY ANXIETY FILLED LIFE FULL OF FEAR THAT i WAS GOING TO DIE FROM THE PAIN HAD BEEN BLOWN OFF BY 8 mdS WHEN FINALLY DIAGNOSED BY A NEUROLOGIST.
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Been on Halcion for over 30 yrs
Thanks hotfoot, what a very informative and eye opener web page!! Halcion is rarely prescibed anymore and I want off it, because it is a benzodiazi... [More] -
Been on Halcion for over 30 yrs
Hey 2 wheeler? I appreciate your advise and support to taper off the Halcion.. That's where I'm at right now and My family doc supports this. Thank... [More] -
Been on Halcion for over 30 yrs
Check out this web site. Terrific info by an MD regarding just this topic. http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual/ [More] -
Been on Halcion for over 30 yrs
Benzo's are wicked nasty to get off of. Fortunately for you this is a low dose. I was taking six to eight milligrams of Ativan so long I had to go ... [More] -
Been on Halcion for over 30 yrs
Whilst I've never "abused" this benzodiasipine drug (..25 mg only at bedtime x 30 yrs), I want to TAPER off it over several months. Anyo... [More]
