alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms

What is the most important information I should know about alprazolam?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. Alprazolam will cause drowsiness and may cause dizziness alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. If youexperience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms.
• Avoid alcohol while taking alprazolam alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. Alcohol may increase drowsinessand dizziness caused by alprazolam alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms.
• Do not crush, chew, or break the extended-release form alprazolam (XanaxXR) alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. Swallow them whole alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. These tablets are specially formulated to release themedication slowly in the body alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms.
• Alprazolam is habit forming alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. You can become physically and psychologicallydependent on the medication alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. Do not take more than the prescribed amount ofmedication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. Withdrawaleffects may occur if alprazolam is stopped suddenly after several weeks of continuoususe alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. Seizures may be a side effect of sudden discontinuation of the medication alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reduction in dose alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms.

What is alprazolam?
• Alprazolam is in a class of drugs called benzodiazepines alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. Alprazolamaffects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms.
• Alprazolam is used to relieve anxiety, nervousness, and tension associatedwith anxiety disorders alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. Alprazolam is also used to treat panic disorders alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms.
• Alprazolam may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking alprazolam?
• Do not take alprazolam if you have narrow-angle glaucoma alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. Alprazolammay worsen this condition alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms.
• 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 drug withdraws symptoms.
• 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 drug withdraws symptoms.
• Alprazolam is in the FDA pregnancy category D alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. This means that alprazolamis known to be harmful to an unborn baby alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. Do not take this medication withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant duringtreatment alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms.
• It is not known whether alprazolam passes into breast milk alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. Do not takealprazolam without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding ababy alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms.
• If you are over 65 years of age, you may be more likely to experienceside effects from alprazolam alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose of themedication alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms.

How should I take alprazolam?
• Take alprazolam exactly as directed by your doctor alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. If you do not understandthese instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them toyou alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms.
• Do not crush, chew, or break the extended-release form alprazolam (XanaxXR) alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. Swallow them whole alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. These tablets are specially formulated to release themedication slowly in the body alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms.
• Do not take more of the medication than is prescribed for you alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms.
• Alprazolam is habit forming alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. You can become physically and psychologicallydependent on the medication alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. Do not take more than the prescribed amount ofmedication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. Withdrawaleffects may occur if alprazolam is stopped suddenly after several weeks of continuoususe alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. Seizures may be a side effect of sudden discontinuation of the medication alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reduction in dose alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms.
• Store alprazolam at room temperature away from moisture and heat alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms.

What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. However, if it is almosttime for the next dose, skip the dose you missed and take only the next regularlyscheduled dose alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. Do not take a double dose of this medication alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. A double dosecould be dangerous alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms.
• 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 drug withdraws symptoms.

What should I avoid while taking alprazolam?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. Alprazolam will cause drowsiness and may cause dizziness alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. If youexperience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms.
• Avoid alcohol while taking alprazolam alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. Alcohol may increase drowsinessand dizziness caused by alprazolam alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms.
• 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 drug withdraws symptoms. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and donot take any other medicine without first talking to your doctor alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms.

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 drug withdraws symptoms.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. 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 drug withdraws symptoms.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms.

What other drugs will affect alprazolam?
• Do not take ketoconazole (Nizoral) or itraconazole (Sporanox) duringtreatment with alprazolam without first talking to your doctor alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms.
• 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 drug withdraws symptoms. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and donot take any medicine without first talking to your doctor alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms.
• Antacids may decrease the effects of alprazolam alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. Separate doses of anantacid and alprazolam by several hours whenever possible alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with alprazolam alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about alprazolam written forhealth professionals that you may read alprazolam drug withdraws symptoms.

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