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Alprazolam: Frequently Asked Questions Answered

What Is Alprazolam?

Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine that doctors prescribe to treat generalized anxiety disorders and panic disorders. It’s a prescription-only medication used for the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety. It relaxes the nerves and calms you down, which helps lessen the rushing waves of panic that anxiety sufferers often experience. Its soothing effects have persuaded many to use this substance recreationally – which is a bad idea. But as far as medical therapy goes, many people use Alprazolam to manage their anxiety.

What Are The Uses Of Alprazolam?

Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine, so it calms the brain and nerves. It intensifies the effects of a particular chemical called GABA in the body. Due to this, Alprazolam is prescribed to treat symptoms of anxiety disorders and panic disorder. Some patients use it to manage chemotherapy-induced nausea. Another use of this medicine is to treat premenstrual syndrome. This chemical is commonly prescribed to treat anxiety associated with depression.

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    What Are The Side Effects Of Alprazolam?

    Some may experience drowsiness, depression, headache, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, impaired coordination, changes in appetite, fatigue, and memory problems. Users may also feel irritability, nausea, low blood pressure, nervousness, and dizziness. Serious side effects include toxic epidermal necrolysis, liver failure, stomach problems, kidney failure, and more. Ensure you’re only taking the dosage recommended to you by your doctor. Do not overdose or increase the duration of your treatment without professional approval.

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    References

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    6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23786507/

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Alprazolam

    Alprazolam isn’t a sleeping pill; it's an anti-anxiety medication. While it does have relaxing effects on the body, Alprazolam cannot help conditions like insomnia over a long period. If you’re having trouble sleeping, Alprazolam isn’t going to help. Your doctor will prescribe Alprazolam if you have anxiety related to clinical depression or a panic disorder.

    You can buy Alprazolam online or from a physical pharmacy. Either way, you’ll need a legal prescription for the drug, given to you by a licensed medical professional. Usually, you have to get a prescription after meeting a doctor in real life. Then you can use that prescription to purchase Alprazolam online.

    Alprazolam can cause symptoms of depression. That’s because the medicine acts on the central nervous system. A few of the most common side effects include feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and hopelessness. So if you’ve already been diagnosed with clinical depression, don’t take Alprazolam – unless your doctor specifically tells you to.

    Some studies show that Alprazolam can be an effective antidepressant in those who have a major depressive disorder. But critics say those studies weren’t comprehensive and only looked at the short-term effects of the medicine. If you have clinical depression, antidepressants and psychotherapies are your best bet. Your doctor may prescribe Alprazolam if your depression also involves anxiety.

    Alprazolam usually stays in your body for four days. The ‘half-life’ of this drug is 11 hours, which means that half the dose of Alprazolam will remain in your system after 11 hours. This number ranges from about 6 to 27 hours, depending on your body weight. It takes longer to leave the body in obese patients.

    The generic name for Xanax is Alprazolam. They are essentially the same thing. Xanax is mainly found in the US. In India, Alprazolam is found under different brand names. The strength of the medication depends upon the dose that you’re taking. Doctors usually prescribe small amounts over a few weeks for best results.

    Alprazolam 0.5 mg makes you feel relaxed and drowsy. It reduces the symptoms of anxiety and panic disorders. This medicine reduces restlessness, fatigue, poor concentration, and irritability. It will help you do your daily activities efficiently and make you more productive. You should keep taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

    Alprazolam is chemically made in a laboratory by medical experts. It’s a triazole analog of the 1,4 benzodiazepine class of central-nervous-system active compounds. Benzodiazepines are made by condensing o-phenylenediamine using an acidic catalyst. The by-product powder is made into pills. The chemical name of Alprazolam is 8-Chloro-1-methyl-6-phenyl-4H-s-triazole [4,3-α] [1,4] benzodiazepine.

    If Alprazolam is taken without a prescription and in large doses, it can cause death. Alprazolam was a contributing cause of death in a substantial and increasing number of drug-related deaths. But if your doctor has prescribed the medication to you and has specified the dosage and duration of the treatment, you should be fine.

    Yes, Alprazolam is a safe and effective medication when used as directed by your doctor. Otherwise, benzodiazepines and other medicines like these can produce emotional and/or physical dependency. You might feel a physical dependence on the drug if you use it for two or more weeks every day. Just follow your doctor’s orders, and you’ll be just fine.

    Do feel free to consult one of our medical experts or get a medical opinion. Your health is in your hands, and we’re always here for anyone who needs treatment with medicines and advice from the best medical professionals in the world.