[Halcion (triazolam) in the treatment of insomnia]

A hypnotic effect of chalcion (triazolam) was studied in 24 outpatients suffering from insomnia. It was found high and beneficial in pre-, intra- and post-insomniac disorders. Side effects were mild. Characteristics of chalcion-induced sleep reached to those of physiological sleep. Chalcion was found superior to other drugs used against insomnia.