alprazolam anxiety xanax
(al PRAH zoe lam)
Xanax, Xanax XR
What is the most important information I should know about alprazolam?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities alprazolam anxiety xanax. Alprazolam will cause drowsiness and may cause dizziness alprazolam anxiety xanax. If youexperience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities alprazolam anxiety xanax.
• Avoid alcohol while taking alprazolam alprazolam anxiety xanax. Alcohol may increase drowsinessand dizziness caused by alprazolam alprazolam anxiety xanax.
• Do not crush, chew, or break the extended-release form alprazolam (XanaxXR) alprazolam anxiety xanax. Swallow them whole alprazolam anxiety xanax. These tablets are specially formulated to release themedication slowly in the body alprazolam anxiety xanax.
• Alprazolam is habit forming alprazolam anxiety xanax. You can become physically and psychologicallydependent on the medication alprazolam anxiety xanax. Do not take more than the prescribed amount ofmedication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor alprazolam anxiety xanax. Withdrawaleffects may occur if alprazolam is stopped suddenly after several weeks of continuoususe alprazolam anxiety xanax. Seizures may be a side effect of sudden discontinuation of the medication alprazolam anxiety xanax. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reduction in dose alprazolam anxiety xanax.
What is alprazolam?
• Alprazolam is in a class of drugs called benzodiazepines alprazolam anxiety xanax. Alprazolamaffects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety alprazolam anxiety xanax.
• Alprazolam is used to relieve anxiety, nervousness, and tension associatedwith anxiety disorders alprazolam anxiety xanax. Alprazolam is also used to treat panic disorders alprazolam anxiety xanax.
• Alprazolam may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide alprazolam anxiety xanax.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking alprazolam?
• Do not take alprazolam if you have narrow-angle glaucoma alprazolam anxiety xanax. Alprazolammay worsen this condition alprazolam anxiety xanax.
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you
· have kidney disease;
· have liver disease;
· have a history of alcohol or drug abuse;
· have asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, or another respiratory disease;
· are depressed or have suicidal thoughts; or
· have mania, bipolar disorder, or another psychiatric condition (otherthan anxiety or panic disorder) alprazolam anxiety xanax.
• You may not be able to take alprazolam, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove alprazolam anxiety xanax.
• Alprazolam is in the FDA pregnancy category D alprazolam anxiety xanax. This means that alprazolamis known to be harmful to an unborn baby alprazolam anxiety xanax. Do not take this medication withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant duringtreatment alprazolam anxiety xanax.
• It is not known whether alprazolam passes into breast milk alprazolam anxiety xanax. Do not takealprazolam without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding ababy alprazolam anxiety xanax.
• If you are over 65 years of age, you may be more likely to experienceside effects from alprazolam alprazolam anxiety xanax. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose of themedication alprazolam anxiety xanax.
How should I take alprazolam?
• Take alprazolam exactly as directed by your doctor alprazolam anxiety xanax. If you do not understandthese instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them toyou alprazolam anxiety xanax.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water alprazolam anxiety xanax.
• Do not crush, chew, or break the extended-release form alprazolam (XanaxXR) alprazolam anxiety xanax. Swallow them whole alprazolam anxiety xanax. These tablets are specially formulated to release themedication slowly in the body alprazolam anxiety xanax.
• Do not take more of the medication than is prescribed for you alprazolam anxiety xanax.
• Alprazolam is habit forming alprazolam anxiety xanax. You can become physically and psychologicallydependent on the medication alprazolam anxiety xanax. Do not take more than the prescribed amount ofmedication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor alprazolam anxiety xanax. Withdrawaleffects may occur if alprazolam is stopped suddenly after several weeks of continuoususe alprazolam anxiety xanax. Seizures may be a side effect of sudden discontinuation of the medication alprazolam anxiety xanax. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reduction in dose alprazolam anxiety xanax.
• Store alprazolam at room temperature away from moisture and heat alprazolam anxiety xanax.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember alprazolam anxiety xanax. However, if it is almosttime for the next dose, skip the dose you missed and take only the next regularlyscheduled dose alprazolam anxiety xanax. Do not take a double dose of this medication alprazolam anxiety xanax. A double dosecould be dangerous alprazolam anxiety xanax.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected alprazolam anxiety xanax.
• Symptoms of an alprazolam overdose include sleepiness, dizziness, confusion,a slow heart beat, difficulty breathing, difficulty walking and talking, anappearance of being drunk, and unconsciousness alprazolam anxiety xanax.
What should I avoid while taking alprazolam?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities alprazolam anxiety xanax. Alprazolam will cause drowsiness and may cause dizziness alprazolam anxiety xanax. If youexperience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities alprazolam anxiety xanax.
• Avoid alcohol while taking alprazolam alprazolam anxiety xanax. Alcohol may increase drowsinessand dizziness caused by alprazolam alprazolam anxiety xanax.
• Alprazolam may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness,including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives (used to treatinsomnia), pain relievers, anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and musclerelaxants alprazolam anxiety xanax. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and donot take any other medicine without first talking to your doctor alprazolam anxiety xanax.
What are the possible side effects of alprazolam?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingalprazolam and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; or hives);
· sores in the mouth or throat;
· yellowing of the skin or eyes;
· a rash;
· hallucinations or severe confusion; or
· changes in vision alprazolam anxiety xanax.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur alprazolam anxiety xanax. Continueto take alprazolam and talk to your doctor if you experience
· drowsiness, dizziness, or clumsiness;
· depression;
· nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation;
· difficulty urinating;
· vivid dreams;
· headache;
· dry mouth;
· decreased sex drive; or
· changes in behavior alprazolam anxiety xanax.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur alprazolam anxiety xanax. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome alprazolam anxiety xanax.
What other drugs will affect alprazolam?
• Do not take ketoconazole (Nizoral) or itraconazole (Sporanox) duringtreatment with alprazolam without first talking to your doctor alprazolam anxiety xanax.
• Alprazolam may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness,including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives (used to treatinsomnia), pain relievers, anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and musclerelaxants alprazolam anxiety xanax. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and donot take any medicine without first talking to your doctor alprazolam anxiety xanax.
• Antacids may decrease the effects of alprazolam alprazolam anxiety xanax. Separate doses of anantacid and alprazolam by several hours whenever possible alprazolam anxiety xanax.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with alprazolam alprazolam anxiety xanax. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products alprazolam anxiety xanax.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about alprazolam written forhealth professionals that you may read alprazolam anxiety xanax.
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