Alprazolam

Alprazolam is a potent prescription benzodiazepine efficient in the treatment of anxiety symptoms. It works by affecting the balance of chemicals in your brain. Orally disintegrating tablets are supposed to be taken using clean hands and placed on the tongue. They will start dissolving immediately and you will have to swallow the saliva several times after the dissolution to make sure all the medication got into your stomach. Taking alprazolam for a long time can lead to addiction, which means you will not be able to stop taking this medication at once, whenever you want to. Gradual withdrawal is recommended for such cases to avoid the following withdrawal symptoms that can be quite unpleasant: diarrhea, concentration problems, tingling, loss of appetite, increased sensations, and numbness. An overdose of alprazolam can be lethal, so emergency medical assistance must be sought for any people that happened to take too much of this medication. The following symptoms are possible: muscle weakness, extreme drowsiness, loss of balance, lightheadedness, coma, fainting, and confusion. Alprazolam can interact with certain drugs you are taking at the moment and its effects may change as a result. Make sure you let your health care provider know if you are using any of the following medications: birth control pills, diltiazem, propoxyphene, seizure medication, cimetidine, antifungals, antidepressants, and isoniazid. Some drugs you are taking can add to the side effects caused by this medication, including medicines for seizures, depression or anxiety medications, pain medications, muscle relaxants, and cold medicines. Sometimes people taking this medication can display mild side effects that are not supposed to be reported to your health care provider unless they interfere with your everyday activities and make it impossible for you to perform them. More serious side effects are also possible, although quite rare. You need to be aware of the possibility to experience such serious side effects as agitation, yellowing of the skin or eyes, hyperactivity, tremor, hallucinations, depression, seizure, risk-taking behavior, muscle twitching, and suicidal thoughts. This drug is not supposed to be taken by pregnant or breastfeeding women, as it has been classified as FDA pregnancy category D. It passes into breast milk and can harm to an unborn baby, so the risks outweigh possible benefits in most cases.