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Halcion is a short-acting benzodiazepine which is a kind of sleep-inducing drug (anti-anxiety drug, psychiatric drug).

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23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Short acting benzodiazepine

Generic Drug

Triazolam

Side Effects

Common

Nausea
Nervousness
Balance problems
Confusion
Irritability
Dizziness
Headache
Drowsiness
Double vision
Difficulty talking
Leaking urine
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Disinhibition
Incontinence
Loss of strength
Rash

Serious

Heart palpitations
Low blood pressure
Slow or irregular breathing
Drug problems
Suicidal thoughts
Illegal drug abuse

Treats

Insomnia
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Whats your experience with halcion (triazolam) for dental?

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Can you take halcion (triazolam) and restoril together at the same time?

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Why was i given two halcion (triazolam) pills two hours before seeing the dentist?

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My dr has me on triazolam (halcion) for anxiety, but its causing blackouts when I take it so I don't know what I should do?

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What do you suggest if my dr has me on triazolam (halcion) for anxiety, but its causing blackouts when I take it so I don't know what?

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What is the halcion (triazolam) overdose treatment?

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What is the treatment for halcion (triazolam) overdose?

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What is the definition or description of: Halcion (triazolam) allergy?

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I have restoril and halcion (triazolam). Ne work, is it safe to take together?

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Is it safe to use halcion (triazolam) for dental work?

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Will Valium and halcion (triazolam) sedate me for a root canal?

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Will Valium and halcion (triazolam) sedate me enough for a root canal?

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How safe is halcion (triazolam) for a dental procedure? I'm nervous already Bc of my dental phobia.

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Will halcion (triazolam) work for insomnia if I have already been on klonopin .5 mg for several years for anxiety?

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Can I take 150 mg trazodone with halcion (triazolam)? To help with sleep initiation and sleep onset problems are is this too sedating?

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How effective is halcion (triazolam) with regards to teeth extraction?

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What are the negative effects of benzodiazepines such as halcion & xanax (alprazolam)?

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I am having a root canal. Will Valium and halcion (triazolam) help meat the dentist's?

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Having tooth pulled. .5mg halcion (triazolam) 30 minutes prior with nitrous oxide during procedure. Is this safe? Will it put me at ease?

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Halcion or ambien (zolpidem)? Which is better for chronic inability to fall asleep insomnia? I was on ambien (zolpidem) from 2009-2014. Doesn't work like it used to. Thx

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