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FACTS ABOUT XANAX (Alprazolam)
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The following highlights the facts. More information can be obtained through the sites listed below as well as many other informational sites regarding prescription drugs. Medication facts can change. Make sure you have all up-to-date information.
Quick facts YOU Need to Know
Alprazolam, brand name Xanax®
Class of drug called benzodiazepines.
- Benzos
- Downers
Alprazolam FDA-labeled Indications:
- Anxiety disorders- generalized anxiety disorder
- Panic disorders- with or without agoraphobia
Alprazolam Non-FDA-labeled Indications:
- Insomnia
- Premenstrual syndrome
- Depression
Possible side effects of Xanax (Alprazolam):
- drowsiness
- light-headedness
- headache
- tiredness
- dizziness
- irritability
- talkativeness
- difficulty concentrating
- dry mouth
- increased salivation
- changes in sex drive or ability
- nausea
- constipation
- changes in appetite
- weight changes
- difficulty urinating
- joint pain
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your healthcare provider immediately:
- shortness of breath
- seizures
- severe skin rash
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
- confusion
- problems with speech
- problems with coordination or balalnce
IMPORTANT WARNING:
Alprazolam may increase the risk of serious or life-threatening breathing problems, sedation, or coma if used along with certain medications.
Alprazolam may be habit forming.
Alprazolam may cause a physical dependence.
Asthma Warning:
Benzodiazepines and zopiclone may increase the likelihood of asthma exacerbation, and benzodiazepines may also increase the likelihood of mortality following exacerbation. Data suggest that caution should be exercised when prescribing benzodiazepines to patients with asthma.
- Swallow the extended-release tablets whole; do not chew, crush, or break them.
- Inform you healthcare prescriber of all medications, including non-prescription, vitamins, and supplements you are taking.
- Inform your healthcare provider of any herbal products you are taking, especially St. John’s wort.
- Inform your healthcare prescriber if you have ever used street drugs or large amounts of alcohol.
- Inform your healthcare prescriber of all current or past medical conditions, including glaucoma, lung or kidney disease.
- Tell you healthcare prescriber if you every had any negative reactions to medications for mental illness.
- Tell your healthcare prescriber if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
- Tell you healthcare prescriber if you are breastfeeding.
- Discuss with your healthcare prescriber the risks and benefits of taking Clonazepam.
- Alprazolam may make you drowsy.
These are just a few tips. Please read more at: MedlinePlus.gov
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Sources used:
- MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine, accessed January 15, 2024.
- Cleveland Clinic, Benzodiazepines (Benzos), accessed January 15, 2024
- American Addicition Centers, Xanax Addiction: How addivictive is Xanax, accessed January 15, 2024
- National Library of Medicine, George TT, Tripp J. Alprazolam. [Updated 2023 Apr 24]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538165/ accessed January 15, 2024.
- Department of Justice/Drug Enforcement, Benzodiazepines, Drug Fact Sheets, accessed January 15, 2024.
Note: All information in “Nikki’s Story” are based on detail journals covering seven years of Nikki’s life on prescription drugs.
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