Is the drug Halcion or its generic still available in the U.S.?

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

Blessings, Michelle

Specializes in Cardiac Telemetry, ED.

It's in my Davis book.

Triazolam is still available. Anti-anxiety right?

Specializes in Geriatrics.
Triazolam is still available. Anti-anxiety right?

Back when I took it, its classification was sedative/hypnotic. That is what it said in my other drug book/PDR.

Thanks, Michelle

Specializes in CCU MICU Rapid Response.

we use it as a therapeutic substitute for Ambien ~Ivanna

Specializes in Physical Rehabilitation, med-surg.

yes it is.

I'm sure all parts of the country have ads for "Sedation Dentistry". That involves the patient taking Halcion 30 minutes before their dental work is to start.

I haven't seen it prescribed where I work for over 5 years.

Specializes in Geriatrics.

Well, my psychiatrist told me it was no longer made...either she is lying or just doesn't know that it is still out there; she's highly intelligent though...hmmm.

Thanks for all the responses though!

Blessings, Michelle

Specializes in Psych/Substance Abuse & School Clinics.

It is DEFINATELY available. As SixFive, mainly by dentists. Whenever I have an appt for root canal, etc. my dentist gives me a script for 4. I take 2 half hr. before I get there & someone HAS to go with you to drive you home. He tells me that I do whatever he wants & answer his questions. I get driven home, put to bed, & I wake up the next morn a happy camper cause I don't remember ever seeing him!

Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

It is still available here in Canada and it is used frequently where I work.

Specializes in ICU/CCU, Home Health/Hospice, Cath Lab,.

Just had it 2 weeks ago for a root canal. 3 tabs 30 minutes prior to my appt. It definately relaxed me although I can still remember the whole thing. I had to use nitrus too (did I mention I hate going to the dentist :no:)

Pat

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