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Comparing Alprazolam

Alprazolam

Alprazolam effectively relieves anxiety; however, it is addictive and withdrawal symptoms can be severe. Prescribed for Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Depression. May also be prescribed off label for... more

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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8.9
1058 Reviews

For Anxiety I have gone on and off Xanax for a few years now and all I can say is that it WORKS! I take 0.5-1 mg as needed. It kicks in pretty quickly and it's the only med I've tried that can stop a severe panic attack in its tracks. It has helped me regain control of my life and think clearly in stressful situations. I don't get drowsy or feel impaired as long as I don't take more than my dose. Works better for me than Ativan and clonazepam. Make sure you properly taper off this med if you take it for more than a few weeks- I tried to stop cold turkey once and it felt awful.

9
stephlyudmila

For Anxiety Without this medication I cannot sleep. My life and medical issues are very complex. I take 1 mg. a day. I've tried to titrate down to 0.5 mgs. but each time I find myself grinding my teeth, muscles tense and fixating on a barrage of problems. I have not had any side effects. It's my miracle pill that keeps me focused.

9
Grace

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include: ataxia, cognitive dysfunction, constipation, depression, difficulty in micturition, drowsiness, dysarthria, fatigue, headache, memory impairment, menstrual disease, nervousness, sedated state, skin rash, tremor, weight gain, weight loss, anxiety, blurred vision, diarrhea, insomnia, decreased libido, increased appetite, irritability, and decreased appetite.

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 2 tablet
Dosage 1 mg
Per Unit* $2.35
Cost* $4.69
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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral concentrate
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, disintegrating
  • Oral tablet, extended release

Brand Names
Alprazolam Intensol, Niravam, Xanax, Xanax XR

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

20 hours

CSA Schedule**

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4
Some potential for abuse

Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.

Pregnancy Category
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (1)

Drug Interactions

A total of 955 drugs are known to interact with alprazolam:

  • 138 major drug interactions (936 brand and generic names)
  • 709 moderate drug interactions (3879 brand and generic names)
  • 108 minor drug interactions (920 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with ALPRAZolam and lead to potentially dangerous side... more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

October 16, 1981

WADA Class

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N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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