Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 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

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...

Question 6

i got prescribed estazolam and haven't started to take it?

Accepted Answer

No: Firstly, Estazolam is not a good sleeping pill because it has a long half-life and stays in your body all day the next day. Secondly, sleeping pills should not be taken nightly, they should only be taken here and there, now and then. They are addictive, and tolerance and withdrawal develop. There are other medicines (mostly off-label) that are not sleeping pills but can be used long-term for sleep.

Question 7

what amount of estazolam could be considered an over-dose?

Accepted Answer

Estazolam: It comes in 1 & 2 mg. Doses. Recommendation is 1mg. & not exceed 2 mg.

Question 8

i got prescribed estazolam today and i am nervous to take it?

Accepted Answer

Estazolam: As a sleep aid it is recommended for short-term use. Side effects are weakness, muscle spasms, nausea, diarrhea, headaches. If worried, discuss with your doctor about minimal dosage to try.

Question 9

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 10

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.

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