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Halcion

American  
[hal-see-on] / ˈhæl siˌɒn /
Trademark.
  1. a benzodiazepine, used as a sleeping drug and as an anxiolytic.


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My wife had trouble falling asleep, and she was prescribed Halcion.

From Seattle Times Jun. 1, 2022

Halcion acts on the brain's limbic system, which plays a major role in the genesis of sleep and the emotions.

From Time Magazine Archive

Now Halcion is facing its most serious challenge yet.

From Time Magazine Archive

Upjohn is meanwhile reassuring physicians that reported problems with Halcion occur only at high doses and if the drug is taken for long periods of time.

From Time Magazine Archive

Even if the FDA does not find the evidence against Halcion strong enough to ban the drug, it should be used less cavalierly.

From Time Magazine Archive

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