Estazolam For Insomnia

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Estazolam is a prescription drug that is licensed for the short-term treatment of insomnia. This eMedTV page explains the effects of estazolam and offers information on its precautions and warnings, possible side effects, and tips on taking the drug.

Common side effects of estazolam can include dizziness, drowsiness, and weakness. This eMedTV segment also lists rare but possible side effects of the drug and also outlines which side effects you should report to your healthcare provider right away.

As this eMedTV article explains, estazolam is used primarily as a short-term treatment for insomnia. This page also explains how the drug works by affecting certain brain chemicals and describes the effects that estazolam can have on the body.

For most people, estazolam dosing usually starts at 1 mg at bedtime. As this eMedTV segment explains, however, your doctor may increase your dose to 2 mg if necessary or may lower the dose for elderly people or those with other health concerns.

Medicines such as antidepressants or narcotics may potentially cause drug interactions with estazolam. This eMedTV article lists other drugs that may cause negative interactions and describes the complications that these interactions can cause.

Before using estazolam, tell your doctor if you have a history of addiction or breathing problems. This eMedTV page lists other precautions and warnings with estazolam, such as not taking the drug when pregnant and what side effects to look out for.