Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using triazolam as follows: Some medications, such as, phenytoin and carbamazepine, induce the enzymes needed for the metabolism of Triazolam. Concurrent administration of these medications with Triazolam can quicken the metabolism of triazolam and clear the medication out of the body quicker. Thus, triazolam stays in the body for shorter duration of time in comparison to normal and results in compromised therapeutic benefit. If you are being newly started [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using triazolam as follows: When taken together, Triazolam can interact with a number of other medications and can precipitate serious reactions. Some medications, such as, oral contraceptives, some antibiotics, anti-GERD agents like omeprazole, inhibit the enzymes needed for the metabolism of Triazolam. Concurrent administration of these medications with Triazolam can inhibit the metabolism of triazolam. Thus, triazolam stays in the body for prolonged duration of time in comparison to [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using triazolam as follows: Do not take triazolam, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of triazolam or any other medications belonging to the same group as triazolam, such as, oxazepam, lorazepam, prazepam, and alprazolam. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of Triazolam. Triazolam intake can be habit-forming and carries an abuse [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using triazolam as follows: Tolerance and addiction Individuals using triazolam can develop tolerance to the dose in due course of time, thus blunting the therapeutic effect. The dose of triazolam should probably be enhanced at this point, to derive the same therapeutic benefit, thus increasing the risk for addiction. The risk for addiction is even more in individuals with history of substance/drug abuse, as the craving for the [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using triazolam as follows: Mood disturbances Patients are at risk to experience hallucinations and mood disturbances, such as, exacerbation of anxiety and depressive symptoms, with triazolam use. Short-term memory loss Triazolam carries the risk of inducing temporary short-term memory loss and confusion, when you wake up the following morning, thus compromising safety and leading to falls and accidents. Respiratory depression Triazolam, as part of depression of the CNS [...]