Description
Triazolam belongs to the class of medications called benzodiazepines. It is used for the short-term (usually no more than 7 to 10 days) relief of sleep disturbances. It can be helpful for people who have difficulty falling asleep. Triazolam is not recommended for early morning awakenings.
The recommended dose of triazolam ranges from 0.125 mg to 0.25 mg taken before bedtime. The starting dose is usually 0.125 mg taken immediately before bedtime. The lowest effective dose of the medication should be used. Your doctor may increase the dose if necessary.
This medication should not normally be used for more than 7 to 10 consecutive days as triazolam is habit-forming. If used for more than a few weeks, this medication may lose some of its effectiveness (meaning the dose needs to be increased to have the same effect) and may also cause some dependence.
