Triazolam (Halcion) Uses

Triazolam is used to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep). This medication is for short-term use only (7-10 days).

There may be other uses of triazolam—your doctor or health system pharmacists can give you further triazolam drug information.

Triazolam (Halcion) Mechanism of Action

Triazolam slows activity in the brain, making it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep.

Triazolam (Halcion) Doses

Triazolam comes as a 0.25 mg tablet. The usual dose is 0.25 mg once daily before bedtime. A lower dose of 0.125 mg may be used in older adults and people with low body weight. A higher dose of 0.5 mg daily may be prescribed if you do not respond to 0.25 mg daily. The maximum dose of triazolam is 0.5 mg per day.