Generic Name : ALPRAZOLAM ABSTRACT – Alprazolam is anxiety or panic disorder management medicine. It is used for short...
Alprazolam
Alprazolam, sold under the trade name Xanax among others, is a short-acting benzodiazepin. It is most commonly used in short term management of anxiety disorders, specifically panic disorder or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Other uses include chemotherapy-induced nausea, together with other treatments. GAD improvement occurs generally within a week. It is available by mouth.Common side effects include sleepiness, depression, headaches, feeling tired, dry mouth, and memory problems.Some of the sedation and tiredness may improve within a few days. Due to concerns about misuse, some do not recommend on initial treatment for panic disorder.Withdrawal or rebound symptoms may occur if use is suddenly decreased.Other rare risks include suicide, possibly due to loss of inhibition.Gradually decreasing the dose over weeks or months may be required.Alprazolam, like other benzodiazepines, acts through the GABAA receptor.
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