Alprazolam

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Alprazolam is used to treat generalized anxiety disorders and panic disorders. Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by unrealistic or excessive worry about life circumstances. It is used for short term relief from anxiety and anxiety-linked symptoms. The medicine works by acting on the chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in the people with anxiety. Everyday stress related problems generally do not require treatment with Alprazolam. It belongs to a class of medications known as benzodiazepines that have anti-anxiety producing properties.

The medication may be prescribed by your doctor for the purposes not mentioned here.

How to take it

Alprazolam oral tablets come in immediate release and extended release forms. Oral solution and orally disintegrating forms are also available. Do not chew or swallow the orally disintegrating table as a whole, rather allow it to dissolve in your mouth and then drink water. If you are taking an extended release tablet, do not chew, break or crush it, rather swallow it as a whole. Measure liquid medicine in the medicine cup, dose-measuring spoon or syringe to get its correct quantity, do not use kitchen spoon for this purpose as you may end up taking incorrect amount of the medicine.

Dosage

Generic Alprazolam is available in the strengths of 0.25 mg, 0. 5 mg, 1 mg and 2 mg while oral extended release tablet is available in the strengths of 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg and 3 mg. Oral solution comes in 1 mg/mL strength. Typical starting dose for adults is 0.25 mg to 0.5 mg, three times a day Do not take the medication more then 4 times a day, your doctor may gradually increase or decrease your dosage based on your condition.

Dosage will be prescribed as per your specific medical condition and adjusted by your doctor based on your response to the treatment. It is very important to follow your doctor’s dosing instructions exactly. Read the instructions carefully on your prescription label and if available, patient information leaflet provided by your pharmacist with the medication. Do not use the medication in larger or smaller quantity or longer duration than recommended by the doctor.

What if I miss a dose?

To prevent the chances of missing a dose, take the medication at the same time each day so that you remember. If you forget your doses often, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. However, if you happen to miss a dose, skip the medication if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not overdose yourself to compensate for the missed dose, as taking extra medication without doctor’s advice can cause you severe side effects, and won’t treat you earlier or faster. Take the medication regularly to get the most benefit from it.

Precautions and side effects

Be sure to tell your doctor about all the prescription, non-prescription and herbal products you are taking, or the allergies that you have.
Alprazolam may be habit-forming, and like any other habit-forming medicine, its misuse can cause overdose, addiction or even death. You should not take Alprazolam if you have narrow-angle glaucoma (increase in eye pressure in short period of time), or if you are also taking itraconazole or ketoconazole. Do not take Alprazolam if you are allergic to it. Do not stop taking Alprazolam suddenly as you may experience unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Your doctor may gradually decrease your dosage.

Alprazolam may cause you side effects such as feeling tired, anxiety, slurred speech and drowsiness. One may also experience symptoms like hives, swelling of the face, thoughts of suicide or hurting, unusual risk-taking behavior or hallucinations. This is not a complete list of the side effects and others may occur. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor. Call your doctor if you experience severe side effects.

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