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Alprazolam

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Description | Uses & Side Effects | Warnings

Alprazolam is the generic name of this medication and Xanax is the brand name.

It is available in tablet form and is manufactured by Upjohn (Xanax) of the USA.

The active ingredient of this medication is Alprazolam and inactive ingredients are cellulose; corn starch; docusate sodium; lactose.

It is primarily used in treating anxiety and panic disorder.

Common Uses:

This medication is used in treating anxiety and panic disorder.

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Change in appetite;
Change in sexual desire;
Constipation;
Dizziness;
Drowsiness;
Dry mouth;
Increased saliva production;
Lightheadedness;
Tiredness;
Trouble concentrating;
Unsteadiness;
Weight changes.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not advisable in people who:
Are allergic to any ingredient of alprazolam or other benzodiazepines like diazepam;
Have acute narrow-angle glaucoma; severe liver disease;
Are taking an azole antifungal like itraconazole or ketoconazole;
Are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant.

Drug Interactions:
Azole antifungals like itraconazole or ketoconazole;
Cimetidine;
Clozapine;
Clozapine;
Delavirdine;
Fluoxetine;
Fluvoxamine;
HIV protease inhibitors like ritonavir;
Hydantoins like phenytoin or valproic acid;
Rifampin;
St. John's wort.

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Alprazolam Comments

26 May 2015

Alprazolam is the finest and most effective BZD for anxiety and panic on the market and also the ONLY benzodiazepine (of the triazolo- class) recommended for people with a history of depression. The problem in the USA is that there are hundreds of brands/generics, but only TWO which would be deemed acceptable quality by European patients - original branded XANAX and the GREENSTONE generics. Every single other make O have had which originated there has been complete garbage, almost as poor as Pakistani brands, in particular the most dispensed of them all, Sandoz GG247/248/249, one of the worst quality alprazolam a you will find anywhere. In the UK there are NO generics available, only Pfizer/Upjohn Xanax, and that only in a maximum unit strengthh of 0.5mg (500mcg). I have to obtain 1 and 2mg tablets from other EU countries or from South America. Other than the original the best brand in the market without a doubt is the excellent ALPLAX by Gador, SA, of Buenos Aires. Best European brands other than Xanax would be Galenika KSALOL, Egis FRONTIN, KRKA HELEX and Labormed Oharma's generic, which, like the Argentinian DENVER FARMA generic is as good as any branded alp. Avoid any American made alprazolam apart from the Xanax and Greenstone, and all from Asia bar the Thai brand XIEMED. I tend to use the 2mg original 'U94' XANAX brand and 1mg KSALOL, and when able to afford them, ALPLAX and Denver Farma from Argentina. You will never go wrong with those, whereas any others are going to be severely disappointingly poor quality. From one who has been using Xanax and generics since 1981.

—Posted by Zaborav

01 Apr 2012

The most famous shorter acting anxiolytic drug!...Not very effective for insomnia.Benzodiazepines such as Lorazepam,Diazepam,Clonazepam are much better for Insonia associated with anxiety.Could be taken with Sertraline for enhanced effects.Should be taken as prescribed.Dependence may develope,hence should be taken carefully.

—Posted by Anonymous

15 May 2011

Alprazolam has the brand name Xanax. It is very effective but be warned it is habit forming. I would find it much more difficult to have a so called "normal" life without using it.

—Posted by Anonymous

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Alprazolam	8	6.8	3.35	23
Xanax	7.15	7.23	3.67	52
Lexapro	6.35	6.6	4.29	31
Zoloft	5.62	6.1	4.17	24
Cymbalta	3.78	4.98	5.52	23

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Effectiveness of Alprazolam by Condition

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Effectiveness on "Anxiety"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Alprazolam, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	2.9%	73.5%	20.6%	2.9%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	17.6%	73.5%	5.9%	2.9%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	84.8%	15.2%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	85.3%	8.8%	5.9%
Confidence	0%	2.9%	58.8%	20.6%	17.6%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	14.7%	79.4%	2.9%	2.9%
Digestion	0%	9.1%	87.9%	3%	0%
Emotional Well-being	2.9%	8.8%	41.2%	20.6%	26.5%
Energy	0%	14.7%	70.6%	8.8%	5.9%
Eyesight	0%	3%	93.9%	3%	0%
Memory	5.9%	8.8%	73.5%	11.8%	0%
Mental Clarity	2.9%	8.8%	64.7%	14.7%	8.8%
Pain	0%	0%	82.4%	14.7%	2.9%
Patience	0%	5.9%	52.9%	23.5%	17.6%
Sexual Health	0%	6.1%	90.9%	0%	3%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	87.9%	12.1%	0%
Sleep	2.9%	11.8%	38.2%	20.6%	26.5%
Stress Level	0%	8.8%	32.4%	26.5%	32.4%

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Commonly Reported Alprazolam Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Anxiety	90.6%	6.2%	0%	0%	3.1%
Breathing Difficulties	85.7%	0%	14.3%	0%	0%
Change in Sex Drive	82.8%	6.9%	0%	3.4%	6.9%
Change in Weight	85.7%	7.1%	3.6%	3.6%	0%
Confusion	71.4%	28.6%	0%	0%	0%
Constipation	92%	4%	4%	0%	0%
Depression	71.4%	14.3%	0%	14.3%	0%
Diarrhea	87.9%	9.1%	3%	0%	0%
Dizziness	75.8%	21.2%	3%	0%	0%
Drowsiness	64.7%	14.7%	14.7%	5.9%	0%
Dry Mouth	80%	10%	6.7%	3.3%	0%
Fatigue	85.3%	5.9%	8.8%	0%	0%
Fever	85.7%	0%	14.3%	0%	0%
Headache	90.9%	3%	6.1%	0%	0%
Insomnia	93.9%	3%	0%	0%	3%
Irritability / Impatience	93.1%	3.4%	3.4%	0%	0%
Mood Swings	71.4%	14.3%	14.3%	0%	0%
Muscle Cramping	85.7%	0%	14.3%	0%	0%
Nausea	93.3%	6.7%	0%	0%	0%
Sensitivity to Light	85.7%	0%	14.3%	0%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	71.4%	0%	14.3%	0%	14.3%
Stomach Ache	85.7%	0%	14.3%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Alprazolam Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Aggressive / Impulsive Behavior	96.8%	0%	0%	3.2%	0%
Amnesia / Memory Loss	82.8%	6.9%	6.9%	3.4%	0%
Blurred Vision	92%	4%	4%	0%	0%
Confusion	92.3%	3.8%	3.8%	0%	0%
Coordination / Balance Problems	81.5%	14.8%	3.7%	0%	0%
Depression	92%	8%	0%	0%	0%
Disorientation	86.2%	3.4%	10.3%	0%	0%
Energy Loss	65.5%	20.7%	6.9%	3.4%	3.4%
Feelings of Anger / Rage	96.6%	3.4%	0%	0%	0%
Impaired Thinking / Judgment	90.3%	3.2%	0%	6.5%	0%
Reduced Libido	91.7%	8.3%	0%	0%	0%
Slow Reflexes	84.4%	9.4%	0%	6.2%	0%
Slurred Speech	81.2%	12.5%	6.2%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Alprazolam

Since taking Alprazolam Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Auto Accident	4.7%
Fall	4.7%

Hospitalization

4.7%

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User Comments about Alprazolam

26 May 2015	Alprazolam is the finest and most effective BZD for anxiety and panic on the market and also the ONLY benzodiazepine (of the triazolo- class) recommended for people with a history of depression. The problem in the USA is that there are hundreds of brands/generics, but only TWO which would be deemed acceptable quality by European patients - original branded XANAX and the GREENSTONE generics. Every single other make O have had which originated there has been complete garbage, almost as poor as Pakistani brands, in particular the most dispensed of them all, Sandoz GG247/248/249, one of the worst quality alprazolam a you will find anywhere. In the UK there are NO generics available, only Pfizer/Upjohn Xanax, and that only in a maximum unit strengthh of 0.5mg (500mcg). I have to obtain 1 and 2mg tablets from other EU countries or from South America. Other than the original the best brand in the market without a doubt is the excellent ALPLAX by Gador, SA, of Buenos Aires. Best European brands other than Xanax would be Galenika KSALOL, Egis FRONTIN, KRKA HELEX and Labormed Oharma's generic, which, like the Argentinian DENVER FARMA generic is as good as any branded alp. Avoid any American made alprazolam apart from the Xanax and Greenstone, and all from Asia bar the Thai brand XIEMED. I tend to use the 2mg original 'U94' XANAX brand and 1mg KSALOL, and when able to afford them, ALPLAX and Denver Farma from Argentina. You will never go wrong with those, whereas any others are going to be severely disappointingly poor quality. From one who has been using Xanax and generics since 1981. —Posted by Zaborav Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
01 Apr 2012	The most famous shorter acting anxiolytic drug!...Not very effective for insomnia.Benzodiazepines such as Lorazepam,Diazepam,Clonazepam are much better for Insonia associated with anxiety.Could be taken with Sertraline for enhanced effects.Should be taken as prescribed.Dependence may develope,hence should be taken carefully. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
15 May 2011	Alprazolam has the brand name Xanax. It is very effective but be warned it is habit forming. I would find it much more difficult to have a so called "normal" life without using it. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
03 May 2010	The anti-anxiety is addictive, but very helpful in stressful situations. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
26 Nov 2009	I like it becuase it helps with sleep (to aleviate anxiety to fall asleep)---but when I wake up I seem "foggy"---and have VERY BAD short term memory (in the a.m.---ie. forgetting If I feed the dogs---10minutes after feed them..so I have to leave reminders for myself to make sure I did these things..... —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use