Halcion Drug Interactions

When certain medications, such as antidepressants, narcotics, or seizure medications, are taken with Halcion, drug interactions can occur. Some of these drug interactions can increase the levels of Halcion in the blood, potentially increasing your risk of side effects (such as memory loss and drowsiness). In order to avoid these complications, be sure to talk to your healthcare provider about any specific drug interactions that may apply to you.

An Overview of Halcion Drug Interactions

Halcion® (triazolam) can potentially interact with several other medications. Some of these medicines that may lead to Halcion interactions include:
 
o Clozapine (Clozaril®, FazaClo®)
  • Barbiturates, including:
o Amobarbital (Amytal®)
o Butalbital (Fioricet®, Fiorinal®)
o Pentobarbital (Nembutal®)
o Phenobarbital (Luminal®)
o Secobarbital (Seconal®) 
  • Certain antibiotics or antifungals, including:
o Erythromycin (Ery-Tab®)
o Itraconazole (Sporanox®)
o Ketoconazole (Nizoral®)
o Miconazole
o Telithromycin (Ketek®) 
  • Other sleep medications
  • Protease inhibitors, such as:

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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