Triazolam User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)
Brand names: Halcion
Triazolam has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 77 reviews on Drugs.com. 86% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 12% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Triazolam
- Ema...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 12, 2021
Triazolam for Insomnia "I had to have gum graft surgery, and I was very terrified for it, so I was prescribed 0.25 mg of it to help me relax and calm down, and if I needed the second dosage, I could take that too. I took both pills (0.25 mg) each and felt nothing. It didn’t relax me or sedate me in the slightest. It made the whole surgery a worse experience because I guess the dosage was too low."
- bad...
- 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. I 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. My hands are shaking, it's still hard to breathe, and mentally I feel worse than I have in years... awful, awful."
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- Ger...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 23, 2025
For Insomnia "I find this to be the best for short-term insomnia. I always felt I went to sleep sooner and slept a little better as opposed to the other popular benzos. Alprazolam is my main sleep aid, but I think that going off of it for a while now and then works for me. I understand this drug is illegal in some countries. When used as prescribed, this script gives me the best night's sleep. Quivig is good too, but it is also $500."
- Sqr...
- 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 it's 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 night's sleep."
- JDt...
- 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."
- DAN...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 11, 2021
Triazolam for Insomnia "This is a dangerous drug for some people, including me. I took it one night for insomnia, and it put me in such a dark place I was worried about what I would do to myself. Fortunately, I recognized 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 gallbladder surgery, cataract surgery, and a root canal. Because I always check with the anesthesiologist in advance of any surgery, I have been able to convince them to use a different drug."
- gch...
- February 19, 2013
Triazolam for Insomnia "It is not pleasant if you cannot function in life because you cannot sleep. This medication helped me to get back to my life."
- Anonymous
- July 20, 2009
Triazolam for Insomnia "I use Halcion. It helps for falling asleep. It works great for me. I don't have drowsiness when waking up in the morning."
- slo...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 23, 2015
Triazolam for Insomnia "Probably one of the best medications for insomnia. It's a shame it's rarely prescribed anymore."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- May 2, 2012
Triazolam for Insomnia "Works quickly, no 'hangover' or side effects. I have taken it for 2 years with no need to up dosage-more effective than Lunesta or Ambien for me and no side effects."
- Fra...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- November 15, 2016
Triazolam for Insomnia "Keeps on working great after using for 2 years."
- kel...
- July 28, 2010
For Insomnia "I have used triazolam for over 20 years, and it is the most effective medicine to help sleep. I have had no side effects. I would highly recommend this medication."
- roa...
- May 23, 2010
For Insomnia "I've tried them all, only to be met with violent dreams. Triazolam has given me my only restful sleep."
- que...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- April 16, 2014
For Insomnia "Has given me back my life after years of insomnia."
- Bip...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- June 23, 2016
For Insomnia "This is the only thing that has ever worked for me. I even woke up under anesthesia."
- Dee...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- July 24, 2018
For Insomnia "Insomnia kept me awake for 36-48 hours at a time. I wouldn't average 2 hrs sleep a day for weeks. Triazolam is a sanity saver for me, and I bless my doctor for prescribing it."
- kei...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- December 6, 2015
Triazolam for Insomnia "The best sleep and no side effects."
- Jud...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- February 2, 2024
For Insomnia "I have been taking Triazolam for about 20 years. It has worked wonderfully for me. I fall asleep quickly and sleep about 6-7 hours. I’m not groggy when I wake up, and I feel really rested."
- Kar...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 9, 2018
Triazolam for Insomnia "My dose of Halcion was not adequate for 6 to 8 hrs sleep. I would wake after 4 hrs of sleep. The doctor added 10 mg of olanzapine to be taken at 6 pm daily. Now sleeping 8 plus hrs every day."
- sle...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- November 25, 2016
For Insomnia "Only thing that ever helped me."
- Ano...
- April 13, 2011
For Insomnia "I never had problems with this medication. I don't take it when I don't need it."
- Lee...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 10, 2017
Triazolam for Insomnia "Very expensive, a 1-month supply is $200."
- Aar...
- December 10, 2019
Triazolam for Insomnia "OK for sleep! But way too expensive!"
- Ric...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 21, 2025
For Insomnia "Wonderful drug. I've tried everything else. This is the only one that works. A+!"
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For Insomnia "As someone who has been suffering from chronic insomnia for many years (since I was around 15), I have tried almost OTC, prescription, and herbs for it, and at most, they would knock me out for 3 hours at most, or it was the equivalent of taking nothing at all. This past week, I was prescribed Halcion as a more potent option to test out and see how it worked, and oh my goodness, from what I’ve experienced so far, this medication is a LIFE SAVER!! I take x1 .25 mg at night, and I’m asleep within 30 minutes, and I actually STAY ASLEEP. Going from 3-4 hours of sleep a night for 5-6 months to 7-8 hours just by taking this pill has been the biggest help in my life so far. I have energy during the day, and I can actually do what I need to and take care of my responsibilities without feeling like I just want to go back to bed. However, this medication is extremely potent, so if you are considering taking it, make sure that once you take it, you STAY IN BED."