Abrupt withdrawal of benzodiazepine therapy has been reported to cause withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, nervousness, and insomnia. Benzodiazepine withdrawal is more likely to occur following abrupt cessation of excessive or prolonged doses, but it can occur following the discontinuance of therapeutic doses administered for as few as 1-2 weeks. Abdominal cramps, confusion, depression, perceptual disturbances, sweating, nausea, vomiting, parasthesias, photophobia, hyperacusis, tachycardia, and trembling also occur during benzodiazepine withdrawal, but the incidence of these reactions is lower. Convulsions, hallucinations, delirium, and paranoia also can occur. Benzodiazepines should be withdrawn cautiously and slowly, using a very gradual dosage-tapering schedule.
Benzodiazepines belong to a group of medicines that slow down the central nervous system.
Federal law prohibits the transfer of triazolam to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed. Do not share this medicine with anyone else. Generic triazolam tablets are available. Take triazolam tablets by mouth. Triazolam is only for use at bedtime.