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Compare Estazolam vs. Butisol

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  • Estazolam (Prosom)
    Butisol (butabarbital)
  • Estazolam (Prosom)
    Butisol (butabarbital)

  • Summary of Estazolam vs. Butisol

    Summary for Benzodiazepine
    Prescription only

    Estazolam (Prosom) is a sleeping pill that can help adults with insomnia fall asleep and stay asleep. It's a benzodiazepine medication that's not a first-choice treatment option for trouble sleeping, and it's only meant for short-term use since it can be habit-forming. It comes as a tablet that you take by mouth right before you get into bed. It's only available as a generic since the brand-name medication, Prosom, is no longer on the market. In addition to causing sleepiness, other common side effects can include headache, weakness, and nervousness.

    Summary for Barbiturate

    Butisol (butabarbital) is a fast-acting sleep medication. It's not a first choice treatment option and has been discontinued. Both brand and generic options are no longer available in the U.S.

  • Indications of Estazolam vs. Butisol

    Indications for
    •Short-term treatment of insomnia
    Indications for

  • Pros and Cons of Estazolam vs. Butisol

    Pros and Const for Benzodiazepine
    Pros
    •Helps you fall asleep and stay asleep throughout the night
    •Available as a lower-cost generic medication
    •Don't need to take every day for it to work well
    Cons
    •Is a controlled substance, so there is a risk for misuse and dependency
    •Can cause sleep-driving or unusual behaviors during sleep
    •Might not be safe in older adults since it raises the risk of falls
    Pros and Const for Barbiturate
    Pros
    Cons

  • Common Side Effects of Estazolam vs. Butisol

    Common Side Effects for
    •Sleepiness (42%)
    •Headache (16%)
    •Weakness (11%)
    •Slow muscle movement (8%)
    •Nervousness (8%)
    •Dizziness (7%)
    •General discomfort (5%)
    Common Side Effects for

  • Warnings of Estazolam vs. Butisol

    Common Side Effects for
    •Sedation and difficulty breathing
    •Misuse, dependence, and withdrawal
    •Effect on driving and concentration
    •Severe allergic reaction
    •Abnormal behaviors during sleep
    •Suicidal thoughts and behaviors
    Common Side Effects for

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