Question 1

what is the definition or description of: estazolam allergy?

Accepted Answer

Estazolam allergy: Prosom/ Estazolam is a sedative/ hynotic of the benzodiazapine class that is used short-term for insomnia. An allergy to this medication could include  hives; swollen throat.,mouth, tongue, face;  &amp; wheezing or difficulty breathing.

Question 2

a big day ahead, a lot of work, and have to get some good sleep. is it effective to take estazolam tablets?

Accepted Answer

In my opinion, no.: Estazolam or "prosom" is an fda approved hypnotic agent meaning it promotes sleep.  It has a rather long half life so it is still likely to be having some effects the  next morning.  For this reason it is also used to treat anxiety and for the same reason you may not wish to choose this sleep aid.  Sporadic use of another hypnotic with a shorter duration of action might serve you better.

Question 3

my head has felt heavy for a month since i started taking crestor. this feeling goes away almost instantly after i take estazolam to help with my sleep. i'm wondering what might be causing this feeling of heaviness?

Accepted Answer

: Crestor may cause dizzeness or weakness. Talk to yo doctor to see if a different medicine might be appropriate

Question 4

how much estazolam would be considered an overdose?

Accepted Answer

Estazolam: I always feel uneasy answering  "how much is an overdose?" Some people ask because they want to commit suicide. Others ask because they want to use a drug recreationally and don't want to OD.  The recommended dose for this medication is up to 2 mg.  I haven't prescribed it. Per:  https://www.drugs.com/pro/prosom.html   - some people have been able to survive a 40 mg OD. Thats all the info I got.

Question 5

i just took estazolam, and saw that it was expired, is that bad?

Accepted Answer

That depends: Was it expired by 10 days or 10 years? In general, try to avoid taking expired meds. Take care.

Question 6

is estazolam good for sleep?

Accepted Answer

Not good sleep med: Sleeping pills should only be taken here and there, now and then, not everyday for weeks/months/years. Sleeping pills should be effective through the night and stop working by morning, which means they should have short half-lives. Prosom (estazolam) has a 10-24 hour half-life, so it is still in your system all day the next day and is not a good idea as a sleeping pill.

Question 7

has any body used estazolam?

Accepted Answer

Estazolam: Few of my patients were on Estazolam (prosom) for short period of time & did ok for sleep.

Question 8

what amount of estazolam is 'too much'?

Accepted Answer

Estazolam:  Taking any amount over the dose your doctor prescribed is "too much".  Most adults receive 1 mg/ night. Some elderly adults may take 0.5 mg/night. Adult dose may go up to 2 mg/ night.

Question 9

is it effective to take estazolam tablets?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but .....: Estazolam or "prosom" is an fda approved hypnotic agent meaning it promotes sleep.  It has a rather long half life so it is still likely to be having some effects the  next morning.  For this reason it is also used to treat anxiety.  Short term use of this and other hypnotics can be helpful (up to 3 weeks).  For chronic insomnia medications are much less useful whereas behavioral treatments work.

Question 10

what can you expect from taking estazolam (pro som)?

Accepted Answer

Sleepy: It should make you feel sleepy and potentially dizzy or drunk. You may not remember things...

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My head has felt heavy for a month since i started taking crestor. this feeling goes away almost instantly after i take estazolam to help with my sleep. i'm wondering what might be causing this feeling of heaviness?

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I just took estazolam, and saw that it was expired, is that bad?

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