User:Mr. Ibrahem/Estazolam

Estazolam, sold under the brand name ProSom among others, is a medication used to treat trouble sleeping. It is taken by mouth, before bed. Effects may begin in 30 minutes and last for up to 8 hours. Use is only recommended short term.

Common side effects include dizziness, daytime sleepiness, and poor coordination. Other side effects may include aggression, anaphylaxis, decreased breathing (respiratory depression), and suicide. Use in pregnancy may harm the baby. It is a benzodiazepines (BZDs) and is believed to work by affecting GABA.

Estazolam was patented in 1968 and came into medical use in 1975. It is not approved for use in the United Kingdom. In the United States 30 tablets of 2 mg costs about 18 USD as of 2021. In the United States it is a Schedule 4 controlled substance due to the concerns of abuse.