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Halcion

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Hal·ci·on  (hls-n)
A trademark for the drug triazolam.
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Noun1.Halcion - a form of benzodiazepine (trade name Halcion) frequently prescribed as a sleeping pill; usually given to people who have trouble falling asleep
benzodiazepine - any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency
brand, brand name, marque, trade name - a name given to a product or service


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Patients taking Sustiva should not take Hismanal (astemizole), Vascor (bepridil), Propulsid (cisapride), Versed (midazolam), Orap (pimozide), Halcion (triazolam), or ergot derivatives (for example, Wigraine and Cafergot).
I was taking Halcion tablets because I couldn't sleep and I read this article by Paul Foot saying they were a killer," says Ruth, 75.
And it is a trip: Proceedings start with a showing of Halcion Sleep, 1994, and end with The Phonokinetoscope, 2001, including footage of Graham dropping a tab of LSD.
 
 
 
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