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

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

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

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

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

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected pictures of generic alprazolam tablets.
• 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 pictures of generic alprazolam tablets.

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

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

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

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about alprazolam written forhealth professionals that you may read pictures of generic alprazolam tablets.

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