Triazolam for Insomnia User Reviews (Page 2)

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

"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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 16, 2017

"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."

• BabyG...
• December 26, 2016

Halcion (triazolam) "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."

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

"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."

• gael
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 5, 2023

"I am 87 I have been on triazolam and oxycodone for several decades, with no increase in dose. I am addicted, no doubt, but do not try to take more. I take one half of a 25 mg every night, with a rare exception when severely over-stressed by life with a handicapped, mentally and physically, spouse. It has kept me rested and not sleep deprived. And probably sane. I can get up during the night when necessary, function properly, and fall asleep again. If I have short-term memory problems, it could be age rather than halcion!"

• Alan
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 1, 2019

"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."

• Suzyq
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 18, 2020

"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"

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

"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!"

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

"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)."

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

"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."

• Sqrl
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 18, 2019

"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"

• Emano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2021

Halcion (triazolam) "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"

• Cabin...
• December 12, 2018

"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."

• DANGER
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 11, 2021

Halcion (triazolam) "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."

• Dodger
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 12, 2023

Halcion (triazolam) "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."

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

"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."

• Char...
• March 1, 2017

"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"

• Moano
• March 13, 2018

"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"

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

"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"

• PD_Girl
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 15, 2022

"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."

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

"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."

• gch
• February 19, 2013

Halcion (triazolam) "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

Halcion (triazolam) "I use Halcion. It will help for falling a sleep. It works great for me. I don't have the drowzieness when wake up in the morning."

• slosi...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 23, 2015

Halcion (triazolam) "Probably one of the BEST medications for insomnia..its a shame its rarely prescribed anymore."

• SuzieQ
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 26, 2012

Halcion (triazolam) "I was prescribed this medication by my Dr for insomnia and I have to say it works great! Works fast, get a great nights sleep with no hang over effects. Wake up refreshed and ready to go the next day."