Halcion for Insomnia

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A healthcare provider may prescribe Halcion for the short-term treatment of insomnia. This eMedTV article covers general information on Halcion, including how it works, potential side effects, and tips on when and how to take the medication.

Drowsiness, headaches, and nausea are among the most common Halcion side effects. This selection from the eMedTV Web site outlines the common and rare side effects of Halcion, as well as those that may require immediate medical attention.

Halcion is used for the short-term treatment of adult insomnia. This page on the eMedTV site describes how Halcion works to cause sleepiness, relax the muscles, and reduce anxiety. There are currently no universally accepted off-label Halcion uses.

The Halcion dosing amount your doctor prescribes is based on several factors, such as your age and weight. This eMedTV page explains that, typically, the recommended Halcion dosage is 0.25 mg at bedtime. This page also offers tips on taking the drug.

Narcotics, antidepressants, and oral contraceptives are a few of the drugs that can interact with Halcion. This eMedTV page lists other medications that can cause Halcion drug interactions, and describes how these interactions can lead to problems.

Halcion can cause memory loss and may be dangerous for people with breathing problems. This eMedTV page lists more Halcion warnings and precautions, including other side effects to look out for and a list of who should not take the medication.

Because of the serious risks to the unborn child, you should not take Halcion if you are pregnant. This eMedTV article discusses the results of studies involving Halcion and pregnancy and explains what to do if you are pregnant and taking Halcion.

It is not known if Halcion passes through a woman's breast milk. Therefore, as this eMedTV page explains, it is generally recommended that women avoid Halcion when breastfeeding. This page offers more information on Halcion and breastfeeding.

There are currently two strengths of generic Halcion available. This portion of the eMedTV archives lists these strengths and describes how the FDA has determined that generic Halcion is equivalent to the brand-name medication.

It is generally recommended that you not take alcohol and Halcion together. This portion of the eMedTV site outlines some of the complications that can occur if you drink alcohol while taking Halcion and covers what to discuss with your doctor.

Halcion is a type of drug that can become addictive if used for long periods of time or in high doses. This eMedTV page describes some signs of Halcion abuse (such as hallucinations and seizures) and explains what to do if you are addicted to Halcion.

It is possible to overdose on Halcion. This eMedTV resource highlights some of the potential symptoms of a Halcion overdose (such as breathing problems and seizures) and also describes possible treatment options that are available.