Triazolam User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

Brand names: Halcion

Triazolam has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 67 reviews on Drugs.com. 84% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 13% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Triazolam

Narvi...
Taken for 10 years or more
May 30, 2015

For Insomnia "Triazolam (halcion) is great. In 10 years of use I have never built up tolerance to it but only use it when required. Upon average 5 nights a week. I break my 0.25mg in half and make sure that I am relaxed as possible when taking it. There appears, for me anyhow, to be a threshold of about 15 to 30 mins after taking it where if you get involved in stressful activity its effectiveness is reduced dramatically. Best used in conjunction with relaxation techniques."

10 / 10

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manners
Taken for less than 1 month
February 26, 2017

Halcion (triazolam) for Insomnia "I had insomnia for over 72 hours. Halcion fixed it immediately. The bad news is they only gave a weeks worth and then the Dr. went on vacation and his stand-in refused to refill. I had 2 days of insomnia after that and then it passed."

9 / 10

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RemSu...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
August 13, 2012

For Insomnia "Triazolam works great and I've tried almost all the benzodiazepines for insomnia and this one works the best. My doctor retired and my new doctor wont write me a script for it, even though I showed him a printout that read I been taking it for 7 years. It has a real short half-life so you shouldn't wake up groggy in the morning. The doctor put me on Temazepam which doesn't work half as good."

9 / 10

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texas...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
May 21, 2021

For Insomnia "I have used Triazolam going on 3 years. All other sleeping meds did not work or worked for a week or two. I get 5-5 1/2 straight hours sleep. I am also able to get up and go back to sleep for an hour or two later. My new pharmacist a few months ago refused to give me my prescribed medication stating her own feelings about this drug. This was battled for a couple of months until CVS relented through me complaining to corporate. I have had zero adverse effects while on or after I awake. Only taken once late at night for sleep at a dose of .25 mg. While off when denied I tried Zolpidem 12.5 mg which barely got sleep using it."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 10 years or more
June 16, 2017

For Insomnia "Best sleep medication on the market! Don't understand why all the doctors are being told to get people off this medication. It is far better than anti depressant. The doctors are only pushing anti depressants because they are getting paybacks for prescribing zombie medication."

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Papat...
Taken for 10 years or more
November 4, 2021

For Insomnia "I have been taking since 2004 always excellent for a good night sleep. It's really a hypno-drug, take 1 get yourself horizontal and your asleep. Wake up refreshed and ready to go. I quit taking for about a year but the benefits of the triazolam and getting the restful sleep was even better. Wasn't hard to stop taking sometimes I take less."

10 / 10

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BabyG...
December 26, 2016

Halcion (triazolam) for Insomnia "Works well for sleep. However, I'm prescribed it for Nocturnal panic attacks (panic that wakes me up) & it definitely does the trick. I gave it 9/10 bc I will actually end up having an attack shortly after it kicks in. Usually lasts 5-10 mins before I fall asleep."

9 / 10

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Suzyq
Taken for 10 years or more
January 18, 2020

For Insomnia "I have used this medication for many years, it was started when I was hospitalized for depression. Many other medications were tried with no effect. Halcion (Triazolam) helps to get to sleep but because of chronic pain I wake frequently during the night. This medication has helped me quite a bit some sleep is better than none"

9 / 10

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Alan
Taken for 2 to 5 years
October 1, 2019

For Insomnia "I have used Triazolam for about 2.5 years for Insomnia. This is the only sleeping pill that works for me. Unfortunately my insurance does not cover this. At first it cost $72 a month but with deals I can now get it for $38. I use it in combination with over the counter items that calm me down so when I take this .25 mg pill I can get some decent sleep (6-7 hrs.). So far it has not given me any bad after effects. Hopefully some day I can sleep with out this med."

9 / 10

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I...
Taken for 10 years or more
July 20, 2017

For Insomnia "I prefer Triazolam to any other pill for sleeping. I take only one half pill and only on occasion. I have never had ANY PROBLEM with this drug. My only problem is that no doctor will prescribe it for me!"

10 / 10

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angieG
Taken for 5 to 10 years
April 2, 2024

Halcion (triazolam) for Insomnia "I've taken Halcion for at least 10 years at this point. I take the lowest dose at 0.125 most. I love that it's fast-acting to put me to sleep and also keep me asleep. The only time that I have ever increased the dose is when I've had an anxiety attack from PTSD... never for sleep. That's always been 0.125. I love that I don't wake up groggy or sluggish. Just awake and fresh and ready to go. Still works after 10 years with no increase for sleep."

10 / 10

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Bob...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
October 19, 2017

For Insomnia "Exceptional! For me, It takes between 1 and 2 hours to fall asleep. Therefore, take well before getting into bed. Once asleep I wake up in approximately 6 hours completely refreshed. I concur with the others: Do not let your prescriber talk you out of using this extremely effective medication. PS I only use this medication on an as need basis (2-3 times per month and do not have any underlying conditions)."

10 / 10

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Sqrl
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 18, 2019

For Insomnia "This triazolam is garbage, If you want to get a 1 or 2 hour nap, that's about all its good for as it wears off way too quickly. I've tried many different benzos, and this is by far the least effective for a long good nights sleep"

1 / 10

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Cabin...
December 12, 2018

For Insomnia "When I would travel more than 10 time zones from home for work I would take it to recover the jet lag. I would take the usual dose to go to sleep quickly. I would only use them for up to two days after trips to return home or when I went back to my country to work. I never noticed any I’ll effects from this product."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
March 14, 2010

"This medication will definitely help you sleep. I have used Triazolam off and on over the last 6 years. Every time, I have had many occasions where some were missing. I originally thought someone else was taking them from me. After I read that sleepwalking, driving and other activities are side effects of Triazolam, I have realized that it is me. I have been told that I get up in the night, yet I have no recollection of any of this. I have had a rash and intense itching that appears to be caused by taking too much of the triazolam. Over the last eight days, I have apparently taken additional pills during the night that total an excess of 8 pills. This does not happen every night. However, some nights I apparently take more than two"

8 / 10

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hello...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
February 9, 2024

For Insomnia "I have been taking Triazolam for a year now for severe insomnia caused by anxiety and mental health problems. I tried everything else before my doctor prescribed it (Trazodone, Z-drugs, Temazepam). Be aware that it has a bad reputation, and many doctors will refuse to prescribe this for insomnia treatment. It works very fast within 15-30 minutes. I also like the fact that it comes in tablets, and I can take half if I need to. However, like other benzodiazepines, I have noticed that there is a difference in effectiveness with different generic brands. In addition, it is relatively expensive for a generic medication, and keep in mind many insurances will not cover this or will have limits on how many tablets they will pay for."

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Emano
Taken for less than 1 month
July 12, 2021

Halcion (triazolam) for Insomnia "I had to have a gum graft surgery and I was very terrified for it, so I was prescribed 0.25mg of it to help me relax and calm down, and if I needed the second dosage, I could take that too. I too both pills (0.25mg) each and felt nothing. It didn’t relax me or sedate me in the slightest. It made the whole surgery a worse experience bc I guess the dosage was too low"

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texas...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
January 10, 2024

For Insomnia "I have been taking Triazolam for 6 years. Without it, I cannot sleep. It usually gives me 6 hours of straight sleep. The first 4 years, I could not really take a nap. Now, if tired, I can. I wake anywhere from 5-6+ hours and, if needed, back to sleep. After about 10-15 minutes of waking, I go about my day normally with no side effects. Also, taking Melatonin gummies before Triazolam helps calm me. You should be careful taking pain meds with this. Make sure you ask your doctor about taking this pill. Many will not prescribe it. It comes in 0.125 or 0.25 mg strengths."

10 / 10

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DANGER
Taken for less than 1 month
October 11, 2021

Halcion (triazolam) for Insomnia "This is a dangerous drug for some people including me. I took it one night for insomnia, and it made put me in such a dark place I was worried what I would do to myself. Fortunately I recognised that the halcion must be why I was feeling so bad because I'd never taken it before. It wore off by the next afternoon and I have not let it get near me since then. Personally, I don't think anyone should take it. Doctors may not know it has such a terrible effect on some people because since that time, doctors planned to give me the drug for gall bladder surgery, cataract surgery, and a root canal. Because I always check with the anestheologist in advance of any surgery, I have been able to convince them to use a different drug."

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JDtri...
Taken for less than 1 month
November 3, 2013

For Insomnia "I have now tried this medication twice the first time I had taken two 0.25 mg tablets with no effect the next night I took three and I still could not sleep I am still waiting on my doctor before taking any more."

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Char...
March 1, 2017

For Insomnia "First time on this medication I don't see why it works for me everyone body is different I took it an hour before my dental appointment it relaxes your body , but I still felt everything dentist movement and plus there weren't any sleep for me I was wide awake it's ok but I prefer IV sedation thank you"

8 / 10

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Dodger
Taken for 5 to 10 years
September 12, 2023

Halcion (triazolam) for Insomnia "2 things make it the best insomnia med for me 1. Fastest acting, take 2 .25 mg pills, and you will be asleep 15 mins latter. 2 Because it's quickest acting, shortest duration...Meaning it's affect is completely gone when you wake up in the morning. All other sleep meds, left me still feeling groggy in the AM. Not with Halcion. A side note, because it's so quick acting, it's strength is "knocking you out"...not keeping you out. For some people that have trouble staying asleep, this may not be the best med for you. For me, wether I take an insomnia sleeping pill or not, once I am asleep, I never have trouble staying asleep. If I get up to pee, I always fall back to sleep immediately. Again, nothing else will put you to sleep faster, and the only med that will be totally out of your body in the AM, leaving you fresh as a daisy."

10 / 10

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Moano
March 13, 2018

For Insomnia "Been dealing with severe insomnia (onset and waking up after 3 hrs) for 16 months, every day. Never had this problem or any other mental health issue in life. I'll be 33 soon. I have tried over 15 meds and nothing has gotten me more than 5 hours of straight sleep. Trazadone, remeron, Ambien, lunesta, sonata, restoril, halcion, doxepin, pamelor, sleep/behavior therapy(CBT) and others. This halcion was prescribed as a last hope & Did basically nothing. Took over an hour to "kick in" I fell asleep eventually but woke up after 3 hrs wide awake as usual. Gonna go the all natural route since I have to"

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badbr...
Taken for less than 1 month
June 18, 2022

For Insomnia "I was given triazolam to prevent anxiety during an MRI scan, it did NOT help my anxiety, relied on EVERY tool I had to get through the nightmare of being claustrophobic on my own, with panic disorder, and PTSD this was terror for me. I slept about 4 hours after I got home, and when I woke up I felt like I was in my PTSD nightmare again. It has been 18 hours now, I still feel horrible, hands are shaking, still hard to breathe, and mentally I feel worse than I have in years...AWFUL AWFUL"

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Works...
Taken for 10 years or more
May 12, 2024

For Insomnia "Halcion/Triazolam has helped me sleep and fall back asleep without feeling groggy at night or the next day. I take my anxiety medication during the day 3x daily. This should be given when all options fail. It is a failure on the mental health professionals or insurance companies that make prescribing Triazolam difficult by needing a prior authorization or their excuses. It works. No side effects. Been taking for 14 years. Same dose, 2 at night, or I take less if I know 2 is not needed. This is THE ONLY SLEEPING MEDICATION THAT WORKS WITH NO SIDE EFFECTS… If you are on a benzo already, you don't have to worry about being dependent on it. It WORKS FOR SLEEP. PROFESSIONALS NEED TO HELP PEOPLE SLEEP. THIS OLD SCHOOL MEDICATION WORKS."

10 / 10

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