Thursday, April 19, 2007

Specific info on 3 sleeping pills

Triazolam (Halcion)
May cause lightheadedness, dizziness, prolonged drowsiness or euphoria. Episodes of amnesia have been reported. Rarely, may cause liver failure. In addition, may cause severe allergic reaction, facial swelling and sleep behaviors such as sleep-driving and eating.
Not recommended for pregnant women. May not be safe for breast-feeding mothers and people who have a history of drug abuse, depression or respiratory conditions.
Used mainly to help you fall asleep. May interact with grapefruit juice, alcohol and many other medications. Drug must be stopped gradually.

Estazolam (Prosom)
May cause weakness, coordination problems, dizziness or prolonged drowsiness. In addition, may cause severe allergic reaction, facial swelling and sleep behaviors such as sleep-driving and eating.
Not recommended for pregnant women. May not be safe for breast-feeding mothers and elderly adults.
Used mainly to help you stay asleep. May interact with many other medications.

Temazepam (Restoril)
May cause low blood pressure, diarrhea, nausea, dizziness, headache, prolonged drowsiness or blurred vision. In addition, may cause severe allergic reaction, facial swelling and sleep behaviors such as sleep-driving and eating.
Not recommended for pregnant women. May not be safe for breast-feeding mothers, elderly people and people who have a history of lung disease or severe depression.
Used mainly to help you stay asleep. May interact with alcohol and many other medications.

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