Drug info - triazolo-benzodiazepines

[Politicalchalk]

last time swim was at his neurologist, among the medications we discussed was xanax, or, alprazolam if you prefer. Now, alprazolam, as well triazolam (Halcion), and Swim is sure there's others. Swim's read a bit about them, they were discovered later than "classic" benzos (diazepam et al.), and are considered to have rather different events or experiences with it.

Here's what Swim know: they have a shorter half-life, so I'm assuming they're aren't as long lasting as the classics. They are more addictive, relatively speaking, probably due to the short half-life. Finally, I believe they have anti-depressant properties (alprazolam).

One doesn't seem to come across them as much.

So swim asks: does anyone have CLINICAL information about the differences? Anyone with notable experiences? What about it's relation to diazepam or clonazepam...they're good "refrence points" for studies and theory, how might the triazolo's do comparatively ? Are they used for mainly anxiety and panic attacks, sleep, muscle relaxation, adjunct in some way to an anesthetic? With a short half-life, it seems like a good choice to add to the cocktail. Are there others? It seems like sedative/hypnotic research has died down and moved to the "nonbenzodiazepines/ "Z" drugs. Any specific information that's relevant but not listed?

Sorry this was so long, I hope it stimulates discussions!


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