Comparing Alprazolam vs Atarax
| Alprazolam | Atarax (hydroxyzine) |
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Prescription only
Alprazolam effectively relieves anxiety; however, it is addictive, and withdrawal symptoms can be severe. Other common side effects include low blood pressure, dizziness on standing (which may... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Anxiety, Allergic Urticaria, Nausea/Vomiting, Allergies, Pain, Pruritus, Sedation. Atarax may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Alprazolam has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 1497 ratings on Drugs.com. 83% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 8% reported a negative effect. |
Atarax has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 145 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
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| Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| Alprazolam Intensol, Xanax, Xanax XR | Other hydroxyzine brands include: Vistaril | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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20 hours |
7 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 563 drugs are known to interact with Alprazolam:
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A total of 582 drugs are known to interact with Atarax:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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October 16, 1981 |
April 12, 1956 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 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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