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  Why is this medication prescribed?

Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety disorders and panic attacks.
Alprazolam is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines. It
works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain.

How should this medication be used?

Alprazolam comes as a tablet and a concentrated solution (liquid) to
take by mouth. It usually is taken two to four times a day. Follow the
directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor
or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take
alprazolam exactly as directed.

To take the concentrated liquid, use only the dropper that came with
your prescription. Draw into the dropper the amount prescribed for one
dose. Squeeze the dropper contents into a liquid or semi-solid food
such as water, juice, soda, applesauce, or pudding. Stir the liquid or
food gently for a few seconds. The concentrated liquid will blend
completely with the food. Drink or eat the entire mixture immediately.
Do not store for future use.

Your doctor will probably start you on a low dose of alprazolam and
gradually increase your dose, not more than once every 3 or 4 days.

Alprazolam can be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose or take it
more often or for a longer time than your doctor tells you to. Do not
stop taking alprazolam without talking to your doctor. Suddenly
stopping to take alprazolam may worsen your condition and cause
withdrawal symptoms (anxiousness, sleeplessness, irritability, and
seizures). Withdrawal symptoms may be worse if you take more than 4 mg
of alprazolam every day. Your doctor will decrease your dose
gradually.

Are there other uses for this medicine?

Alprazolam also is used sometimes to treat depression, fear of open
spaces (agoraphobia), and premenstrual syndrome. Talk to your doctor
about the possible risks of using this medication for your condition.

This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or
pharmacist for more information.

Other names

Alprazolam Intensol®

Xanax®

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