What is Triazolam used for

Triazolam is a sleeping pills for the short-term treatment of insomnia for up to two weeks. The drug belongs to the benzodiazepine produced, so it has a complex effect on the nervous system. The active substance is characterized by a sedative, anxiolytic, central muscle relaxant, and anticonvulsant effects, which become apparent after the first use.

Pharmacologic properties

Triazolam .25 stimulates benzodiazepine receptors and increases sensitivity to the mediator GABA receptor. As a result, the patient falls asleep faster and does not wake up at night and sleep longer. The medication doesn’t affect the duration of the REM sleep phase. On average, it takes from 10 to 30 minutes to fall asleep, and prolonged restless sleep is increased to at least 7 hours. 

Triazolam half life

The drug is characterized by rapid elimination from the body. The half-life elimination period is from 1.5 to 5.5 hours, which avoids the effect of drowsiness after waking up and during the day.

Triazolam for sleep

The drug is suitable for the treatment of temporary insomnia that has occurred due to a sudden disturbance in the normal daily routine. It’s not effective if the insomnia is accompanied by anxiety during the day. Prolonged use of the drug is not justified due to a decrease in efficacy after the first two weeks of use. Discontinuation of the drug causes insomnia when falling asleep the first night after stopping treatment.

Triazolam dosage

Triazolam 0.25 is prescribed after examination by a physician. The average therapeutic dose is 125 to 250 mcg. Elderly patients shouldn’t use 250 mcg of the drug and a lower dose is recommended.

Triazolam side effects

The drug may cause adverse reactions from the central nervous system. To a greater extent, after taking it, dizziness, drowsiness, and a feeling of stupefaction are manifested. Other side effects include impaired coordination of movements, hallucinations, depression, and aggression. Memory and concentration are impaired, so the drug isn’t recommended for use if the patient's activities involve high concentration.

Triazolam 0.25 mg tablet isn’t used to treat patients who have individual intolerance to components. The drug is contraindicated if liver and kidney function is impaired in the severe course of pathologies. It’s strictly forbidden to use in the first trimester of pregnancy. During therapy with sleeping pills, it’s necessary to refuse to breastfeed.
Triazolam tablets are capable of causing addiction, so the treatment with the drug has a limited duration and is carried out under the strict supervision of the doctor. Due to the increased risk of negative effects on the nervous system and impaired control during the treatment of insomnia, it is not recommended to engage in activities that require concentration: driving a car or any other machinery, difficult work associated with high risks to the health of others.

The drug shouldn’t be combined with alcohol because it increases an effect on the CNS.

Triazolam vs Xanax

These two drugs have different effects on the body. Xanax is a tranquilizer that is prescribed for a range of nervous system pathologies that can cause sleep disturbances. It has anxiolytic, sedative, hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and central-myorelaxant effects. While Triazolam is used only to treat temporary insomnia caused by acute disruption of the regimen and way of life. Triazolam works in smaller doses. It quickly reaches the maximum concentration in the blood and is rapidly eliminated from the body.

Is Triazolam a controlled substance?

The drug is available by prescription. You can get a prescription from a health care provider who works at our online pharmacy.