Triazolam

The Basics

What is Triazolam?

Used on a short-term basis to treat insomnia.

Brand names for Triazolam

Halcion

How Triazolam is classified

Hypnotics and Sedatives

Triazolam During Pregnancy

Triazolam pregnancy category

Category XNote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.

What we know about taking Triazolam while pregnant

It is to be considered that the child born of a mother who is on benzodiazepines may be at some risk for withdrawal symptoms from the drug, during the postnatal period. Also, neonatal flaccidity has been reported in an infant born of a mother who had been receiving benzodiazepines.

Taking Triazolam While Breastfeeding

What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Triazolam?

Because little information is available on the use of triazolam during breastfeeding, an alternate hypnotic may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. Triazolam has a relatively short half-life, so occasional use while breastfeeding an older infant should pose little risk to the infant, but monitor the infant for excessive drowsiness.

Maternal / infant drug levels

Because little information is available on the use of triazolam during breastfeeding, an alternate hypnotic may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. Triazolam has a relatively short half-life, so occasional use while breastfeeding an older infant should pose little risk to the infant, but monitor the infant for excessive drowsiness.

Possible effects of Triazolam on milk supply

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Possible alternatives to Triazolam

Zaleplon, Zolpidem.