Estazolam (Cont.)

When and How to Take Estazolam

General considerations for when and how to take estazolam include the following:
 
  • The medication comes in tablet form. It is taken by mouth, usually at bedtime.
     
  • Estazolam can be taken with or without food. If the medication bothers your stomach, try taking it with food.
     
  • For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Estazolam may cause serious problems if you take it in higher dosages or for a longer period of time than your healthcare provider recommends (see ProSom Abuse).
     

Dosing Information for Estazolam

The dose of estazolam that your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Your age
  • Other medications you may be taking
  • Other medical conditions you may have.
     
As is always the case, do not adjust your estazolam dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Estazolam Dosing for more information.)
 

Estazolam Side Effects

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with estazolam. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
Common side effects of estazolam include but are not limited to:
 
  • Drowsiness
  • Slow or sluggish muscle movement
  • Dizziness
  • Coordination problems.
     
(Click Side Effects of Estazolam to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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