Alprazolam

Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine prescribed for the treatment of panic attacks and anxiety disorders. Being pregnant, breastfeeding or allergic to alprazolam can prevent you from taking this medicine safely. Such medical conditions as glaucoma, lung disease, kidney disease, liver disease, and depression can affect the dose of alprazolam you are prescribed and your doctor needs to know about them. Also make sure you tell your health care provider if you are taking any of the following drugs that have been reported to cause interactions: propoxyphene, antifungals, nicardipine, sertraline, erythromycin, cimetidine, clarithromycin, isoniazid, oral contraceptives, sleeping pills, antihistamines, medications for mental illness, cyclosporine, antidepressants, sedatives, ergotamine, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and seizure medications. Most people tolerate alprazolam very well and only a few mild side effects are experienced, such as tiredness, dry mouth, difficulty urinating, increased salivation, dizziness, irritability, drowsiness, talkativeness, light-headedness, changes in sex drive, changes in appetite, and weight changes. These side effects are likely to appear at the beginning of your treatment and will go away on their own. If you decide to stop the treatment after taking alprazolam for quite some time, the following withdrawal symptoms are possible: anxiousness, sleeplessness, irritability, and seizures. To avoid them, make sure you take less and less of alprazolam every day until you can stop completely.