You Don't Have to Be a Neuroscientist to Forget Everything With Triazolam—But It Helps

Abstract

To the Editor. —The report by Morris and Estes 1 warns against taking triazolam or other benzodiazepines to prevent jet lag, particularly if ethyl alcohol is consumed. The occurrence of transient global amnesia after taking triazolam actually be common 2 and not necessarily related to alcohol consumption or travel across time zones. Alternatively, it may be that stress and disrupted sleep trigger the abnormal response to benzodiazepine ingestion. Report of a Case. —A 29-year-old Italian neurologist took 0.5mg of triazolam to ensure a good night's sleep. He had not slept well during the previous week, feeling pressured by an upcoming move to the United States. After a light dinner, not including alcohol, he went to bed at 11 PM but did not sleep well. He awoke at 5 AM, had breakfast, caught a bus to the railroad station, and then took a train to another city, arriving three hours