alprazolam without prescription
(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 without prescription. Alprazolam will cause drowsiness and may cause dizziness alprazolam without prescription. If youexperience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities alprazolam without prescription.
• Avoid alcohol while taking alprazolam alprazolam without prescription. Alcohol may increase drowsinessand dizziness caused by alprazolam alprazolam without prescription.
• Do not crush, chew, or break the extended-release form alprazolam (XanaxXR) alprazolam without prescription. Swallow them whole alprazolam without prescription. These tablets are specially formulated to release themedication slowly in the body alprazolam without prescription.
• Alprazolam is habit forming alprazolam without prescription. You can become physically and psychologicallydependent on the medication alprazolam without prescription. Do not take more than the prescribed amount ofmedication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor alprazolam without prescription. Withdrawaleffects may occur if alprazolam is stopped suddenly after several weeks of continuoususe alprazolam without prescription. Seizures may be a side effect of sudden discontinuation of the medication alprazolam without prescription. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reduction in dose alprazolam without prescription.
What is alprazolam?
• Alprazolam is in a class of drugs called benzodiazepines alprazolam without prescription. Alprazolamaffects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety alprazolam without prescription.
• Alprazolam is used to relieve anxiety, nervousness, and tension associatedwith anxiety disorders alprazolam without prescription. Alprazolam is also used to treat panic disorders alprazolam without prescription.
• Alprazolam may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide alprazolam without prescription.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking alprazolam?
• Do not take alprazolam if you have narrow-angle glaucoma alprazolam without prescription. Alprazolammay worsen this condition alprazolam without prescription.
• 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 without prescription.
• 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 without prescription.
• Alprazolam is in the FDA pregnancy category D alprazolam without prescription. This means that alprazolamis known to be harmful to an unborn baby alprazolam without prescription. Do not take this medication withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant duringtreatment alprazolam without prescription.
• It is not known whether alprazolam passes into breast milk alprazolam without prescription. Do not takealprazolam without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding ababy alprazolam without prescription.
• If you are over 65 years of age, you may be more likely to experienceside effects from alprazolam alprazolam without prescription. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose of themedication alprazolam without prescription.
How should I take alprazolam?
• Take alprazolam exactly as directed by your doctor alprazolam without prescription. If you do not understandthese instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them toyou alprazolam without prescription.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water alprazolam without prescription.
• Do not crush, chew, or break the extended-release form alprazolam (XanaxXR) alprazolam without prescription. Swallow them whole alprazolam without prescription. These tablets are specially formulated to release themedication slowly in the body alprazolam without prescription.
• Do not take more of the medication than is prescribed for you alprazolam without prescription.
• Alprazolam is habit forming alprazolam without prescription. You can become physically and psychologicallydependent on the medication alprazolam without prescription. Do not take more than the prescribed amount ofmedication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor alprazolam without prescription. Withdrawaleffects may occur if alprazolam is stopped suddenly after several weeks of continuoususe alprazolam without prescription. Seizures may be a side effect of sudden discontinuation of the medication alprazolam without prescription. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reduction in dose alprazolam without prescription.
• Store alprazolam at room temperature away from moisture and heat alprazolam without prescription.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember alprazolam without prescription. However, if it is almosttime for the next dose, skip the dose you missed and take only the next regularlyscheduled dose alprazolam without prescription. Do not take a double dose of this medication alprazolam without prescription. A double dosecould be dangerous alprazolam without prescription.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected alprazolam without prescription.
• 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 without prescription.
What should I avoid while taking alprazolam?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities alprazolam without prescription. Alprazolam will cause drowsiness and may cause dizziness alprazolam without prescription. If youexperience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities alprazolam without prescription.
• Avoid alcohol while taking alprazolam alprazolam without prescription. Alcohol may increase drowsinessand dizziness caused by alprazolam alprazolam without prescription.
• 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 without prescription. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and donot take any other medicine without first talking to your doctor alprazolam without prescription.
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 without prescription.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur alprazolam without prescription. 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 without prescription.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur alprazolam without prescription. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome alprazolam without prescription.
What other drugs will affect alprazolam?
• Do not take ketoconazole (Nizoral) or itraconazole (Sporanox) duringtreatment with alprazolam without first talking to your doctor alprazolam without prescription.
• 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 without prescription. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and donot take any medicine without first talking to your doctor alprazolam without prescription.
• Antacids may decrease the effects of alprazolam alprazolam without prescription. Separate doses of anantacid and alprazolam by several hours whenever possible alprazolam without prescription.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with alprazolam alprazolam without prescription. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products alprazolam without prescription.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about alprazolam written forhealth professionals that you may read alprazolam without prescription.
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