Alprazolam

Alprazolam can be prescribed for people diagnosed with anxiety caused by the imbalance of chemicals in the brain. It can be used for other conditions as well – such as panic disorders and anxiety disorders. Take alprazolam exactly as prescribed by your health care provider. This drug can come in a variety of forms and you need to take each one of them in exact accordance with the instructions your doctor provided. If you happen to take too much of alprazolam, the following symptoms are possible: muscle weakness, loss of balance, coma, extreme drowsiness, lightheadedness, fainting, and confusion. In case you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking alprazolam is not recommended. This drug has been classified as FDA pregnancy category D, which means it can pass into breast milk and be harmful for the health of an unborn baby. An overdose of this medication can be lethal and needs to be reported to your local emergency center as soon as possible. It’s very important to let your doctor know if you have ever been diagnosed with any of the following health conditions: suicidal thoughts, glaucoma, depression, breathing problems, kidney disease, liver disease, or addiction to drugs or alcohol. Having a history of drug addiction can be a contraindication for taking this drug, as you can develop an addiction to alprazolam as well. While taking alprazolam you may experience both mild and serious side effects, although serious side effects are rare. Mild side effects that are normally not expected to last for too long can include: drowsiness, dizziness, increased sweating, dry mouth, weight changes, muscle weakness, vomiting, constipation, nausea, insomnia, and forgetfulness. Unlike mild side effects, serious side effects are to be reported to your health care provider immediately. The following are considered to be serious enough to be reported: depression, hyperactivity, tremor, suicidal thoughts, lightheadedness, hostility, yellowing of the skin or eyes, hallucinations, fainting, and muscle twitching. In case you are taking any of the following medications, make sure your health care provider knows about it, as drug interactions have been reported with alprazolam: cimetidine, diltiazem, propoxyphene, birth control pills, antidepressants, isoniazid, seizure medication, or antifungals. This list is not complete and there are many other drugs alprazolam can cause interference with.

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