#sideeffects, #howtouse, #dosage XANAX (Alprazolam) Uses, Precautions, Dosage, Side Effects
So xanax anti-anxiety agents anxiolytics benzodiazepines add liberialis cyaniphenider the active ingredient in xanax is alprazolam what is xanax and what is it used for lanax is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of anxiety panic disorder and anxiety associated with depression annex may be used alone or with other medications things to know
Before using xanax before taking alprazolam tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or to other benzodiazepines or if you have any other allergies before using this medication tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history especially of severe lung breathing problems liver disease kidney disease personal or family history of a substance
Use disorder glaucoma this drug may make you dizzy or drowsy alcohol or marijuana can make you more dizzy or drowsy do not drive use machinery or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely avoid alcoholic beverages talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana before having surgery tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you
Use older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug especially loss of coordination and drowsiness these side effects can increase the risk of falling alprazolam is not recommended for use during pregnancy due to the potential for harm to an unborn baby consult your doctor for more details this drug passes into breast milk and may have
Undesirable effects on a nursing infant therefore breastfeeding while using this drug is not recommended consult your doctor before breastfeeding drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects keep a list of all the products you use and share it with your doctor and pharmacist some products that may
Interact with this drug include kava sodium oxibate if you suddenly stop using this medication you may have withdrawal symptoms to help prevent withdrawal your doctor may lower your dose slowly withdrawal is more likely if you have used alprazolam for a long time or in high doses tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if you have withdrawal though it helps
Many people this medication may sometimes cause addiction this risk may be higher if you have a substance use disorder take this medication exactly as prescribed to lower the risk of addiction ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details how to use xanax follow your doctor’s instructions while using this medicine take this medication by mouth as directed
By your doctor dosage is based on your medical condition age and response to treatment your dose may be gradually increased until the drug starts working well follow your doctor’s instructions closely to reduce the risk of side effects treatment for patients with anxiety should be initiated with a dose of 0.25 to 0.5 milligrams given three times daily the
Dose may be increased to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect at intervals of three to four days to a maximum daily dose of 4 milligrams given in divided doses the lowest possible effective dose should be employed and the need for continued treatment reassessed frequently the risk of dependence may increase with dose and duration of treatment the successful
Treatment of many panic disorder patients has required the use of xanax at doses greater than four milligrams daily in controlled trials conducted to establish the efficacy of xanax and panic disorder doses in the range of 1 to 10 milligrams daily were used the mean dosage employed was approximately five to six milligrams daily among the approximately 1700
Patients participating in the panic disorder development program about 300 received xanax and dosages of greater than seven milligrams day including approximately 100 patients who received maximum dosages of greater than nine milligrams day occasional patients required as much as 10 milligrams a day to achieve a successful response it is not known if xanax is
Safe and effective in children younger than 18 years of age what are the side effects of xanax drowsiness dizziness increased saliva production or change in sex drivability may occur if any of these effects persist or worsen tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly to minimize dizziness and lightheadedness get up slowly when rising from a seated or lying
Position remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects many people using this medication do not have serious side effects tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur mental mood changes trouble speaking loss of
Coordination trouble walking memory problems if this video was helpful for you you can like the video and subscribe to the channel for support i wish you healthy days you
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XANAX (Alprazolam) Uses, Precautions, Dosage, Side Effects By Medication Guide
