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Daytime consumption of triazolam
H Martínez-Cano1, A Vela-Bueno
1Department of Psychiatry, Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain.
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica
|October 1, 1993
Summary
Daytime anxiety led to increased triazolam use in six patients. Tolerance developed, requiring higher doses for both nighttime sleep and daytime anxiety relief.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Triazolam is a short-acting, high-potency hypnotic benzodiazepine.
- Benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed for insomnia and anxiety disorders.
Observation:
- Six cases documented daytime use of triazolam.
- Daytime anxiety emerged as a consequence of nighttime triazolam administration.
Findings:
- Patients escalated both bedtime and daytime doses of triazolam.
- Tolerance to the hypnotic and anxiolytic effects of triazolam was observed.
Implications:
- This suggests a potential for dependence and dose escalation with triazolam.
- Clinicians should monitor patients for daytime anxiety and consider alternative treatment strategies.