Follow the directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides. Never use Halcion in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Tell your doctor if you feel an increased urge to use more of  Halcion.
Never share Halcion with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. MISUSE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.
Take this medicine only when you are getting ready for several hours of sleep. You may fall asleep very quickly after taking the medicine.
Avoid using Halcion to prevent jet lag while traveling by airplane.
Call your doctor if your insomnia does not improve after taking Halcion for 7 to 10 nights, or if you have any mood or behavior changes. Insomnia can be a symptom of depression, mental illness, or certain medical conditions.
Do not take Halcion for longer than 10 nights in a row, unless your doctor has told you to. The first few nights after you stop taking this medicine, your insomnia symptoms may return and could be worse than before. Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering your dose.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep track of your medicine. You should be aware if anyone is using it improperly or without a prescription.
 Detailed Halcion dosage information
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since  Halcion is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. Take Halcion only when you have time for several hours of sleep. Do not use two doses at one time.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of triazolam can be fatal.
Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, confusion, slurred speech, loss of coordination, weak or shallow breathing, or coma.
