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USES: This medication has a calming effect. It is used to relieve anxiety, nervousness and tension in the treatment of anxiety disorders and panic disorders.
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Xanax
Uses
This medication has a calming effect. It is used to relieve anxiety, nervousness and tension in the treatment of anxiety disorders and panic disorders.
Notes
- This medication when used in high doses or for prolonged periods of time can lead to dependence.
- Therefore, it is important to follow your dosing instructions closely.
Storage
- Store this medication at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat, light and moisture.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
- Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
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How To Use
- Take this medication by mouth exactly as prescribed.
- Do not take this more often, increase your dose or take this longer than directed without consulting your doctor.
- Do not suddenly stop taking this medication if you have been taking this regularly for several weeks.
- Your dose will need to be gradually decreased to prevent side effects.
Side Effects
- Drowsiness, incoordination, headache, fatigue, change in sex drive, change in appetite, change in weight, difficulty urinating or stomach upset may occur the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
- If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor if you develop a rapid, pounding or irregular heartbeat, skin rash, changes in vision, slurred speech, confusion, depression or behavior changes while taking this medication.
- This medication may cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- Use caution operating machinery or engaging in activities requiring alertness.
- To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water or use saliva substitute.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor if you have any pre-existing kidney disease, liver disease, glaucoma, muscle weakness, history of drug dependence or if you have any allergies.
- Limit intake of alcohol while taking this medication since it may aggravate drowsiness and dizziness.
- Alprazolam is is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
- Consult your doctor before using this medication.
- This medication passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing infant.
- Nursing while using alprazolam is not recommended.
- Consult your doctor before breas-feeding.
- The elderly may be more sensitive to the effects of this medication and should use this medication carefully.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including any medication for seizures or depression, narcotic pain relievers, erythromycin-like antibiotics, cimetidine, sleeping pills, tranquilizers or azole antifungals.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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Age: 45
Time Taken:
2 years
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| Reason: Meniere's Disease, PTSD, Anxiety |
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23 June 2007 |
Side Effects
It makes me very thirsty (dry mouth) but seems to work well in combination with other drugs for my conditions with no ill effects.
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In working with a wonderful doctor and therapist, I have learned Meniere's Disease is an anxiety=provoked condition, and is the worst thing I have ever suffered in my life. To manage this, I take a low dose of Wellbutrin everyday and have a 1mg Rx for Xanax, which I am supposed to take 3x-a-day, but to be honest, I usually only take about 3-1mg a week, so only taking it when I honestly feel "too anxious". I also take Meclizine for the Meniere's attacks and those are only as needed as well. I feel the Xanax is better to have around than not, for my personal conditions. It took me a long time to balance out my meds, and taking too much xanax feels as horrible as the withdrawl can be, as I've experienced both. Now, after much time in getting to know what my body needs and how I am feeling (like with anxiety), and removing the 'stigma' of having to take a drug to manage my conditions is now over, taking just a few pills a week seems to work beautifully. I'd rather have it than n
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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