What does alprazolam do?
Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine and is a class C controlled drug medicine used to treat anxiety disorders and panic disorder and sold under the brand name Xanax, among others, is a fast-acting, potent tranquilizer of medium duration in the triazolobenzodiazepine (TBZD).
FAQ
• Use this medicine as directed by your doctor
• Many times this medicine is ordered to be taken on an as-needed basis
• Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach
• Many times this medicine is ordered to be taken on an as-needed basis. Take s directed by your doctor
• Take a missed dose as soon as you remember
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal dose time
• Do not take 2 doses at the same tie or extra doses
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) and give it to your healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, or physician assistant)
to worry about?
• There are many drug interactions that may increase your risk of side effects
• Do not start new prescription, over-the-counter medicines, or herbal and dietary supplements without telling your doctor
• Upset stomach, throwing up, or diarrhea
• Headache
• Feeling dizzy; rise slowly over a few minutes when
sitting or lying down
