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Generic: triazolam View All Brands Halcion A benzodiazepine - It is used to treat insomnia				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medicine with any of the following: medicines for fungal infections like itraconazole or ketoconazole nefazodone some medicines for HIV infection or AIDS This medicine may also interact with the following medications: cimetidine cyclosporine ergotamine female hormones, including contraceptive or birth control pills isoniazid grapefruit juice medicines for depression, mental problems or psychiatric disturbances prescription pain medicines ranitidine some antibiotics like clarithromycin, erythromycin, troleandomycin some medicines for colds, hay fever or other allergies some medicines for high blood pressure or heart problems like amiodarone, diltiazem, nicardipine, nifedipine, verapamil some medicines for seizures like carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, and primidone This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. This medicine is for short- term periods of use. Keep a regular sleep schedule by going to bed at about the same time nightly. Avoid caffeine- containing drinks in the evening hours. When sleep medicines are used every night for more than a few weeks, they may stop working. Talk to your doctor if you still have trouble sleeping. Do not take this medicine unless you are able to get a full night's sleep before you must be active again. You may not be able to remember things that you do in the hours after you take this medicine. Some people have reported driving, making phone calls, or preparing and eating food while asleep after taking sleep medicine. Take this medicine right before going to sleep. Tell your doctor if you are have any problems with your memory. Your body can become dependent on this medicine, ask your doctor or health care professional if you still need to take it. You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks. Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds or allergies without asking your doctor or health care professional for advice. Women should inform their doctor if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. There is a potential for serious side effects to an unborn child. Talk to your health care professional or pharmacist for more information.
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