- ALP (generic Xanax, alprazolam)
Description
Treats anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia (trouble sleeping), and anxiety caused by
depression. Belongs to the group of drugs called benzodiazepines.
Brand Name(s)
Xanax®
When you should not use this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to alprazolam or to
other medicines that are like alprazolam (such as Valium®, Librium®, or Dalmane®).
How to use and store this medicine
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often. Keep all medicine out
of the reach of children.
Tablets:
- May be taken with or without food.
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and
light.
Solution (liquid):
- Measure your dose carefully using a marked measuring spoon
or medicine cup.
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and
light.
If you miss a dose:
- Take the missed dose as soon as possible if you are not more
than 1 hour late with your dose.
- Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next
regular dose.
- You should not use two doses at the same time.
How to use this medicine
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter
medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Alprazolam should not be taken with ketoconazole
(Nizoral®), itraconazole (Sporanox®), fluvoxamine (Luvox®) or nefazodone (Serzone®).
- Do not drink alcohol while taking alprazolam.
- Check with your doctor before taking other drugs that could
make you sleepy, such as tranquilizers, sleeping pills, pain medicine, or cold or allergy
medicine.
Warnings
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor
before taking this medicine.
- Talk with your doctor before taking alprazolam if you have
glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, Parkinson's disease, or kidney, liver, or lung disease.
- This medicine can be habit-forming. You should not use more
than the prescribed amount or for longer periods than your doctor has ordered.
- If you have taken this medicine for a long time, talk with
your doctor before you stop taking it. You may need to take smaller doses before you
completely stop the medicine.
- Alprazolam may make you sleepy or dizzy. Avoid driving a car
or using machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you.
Side effects
Call your doctor right away if any of these side effects occur:
- Depressed mood or severe confusion
- Seizures
- Severe drowsiness and weakness
- Slow or fast heartbeat
- Trouble breathing
- Unsteadiness (having a hard time standing up)
If you have problems with these less serious side effects,
talk with your doctor:
- Drowsiness, dizziness, clumsiness, or difficulty
concentrating
- Dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation
- Blurred vision, headache, or feeling "hungover"
the next morning after using
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