SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Alprazolam

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Alprazolam

Alprazolam has 56 Side Effects total
21 are Life Threatening
4 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Alprazolam

USES: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).

Alprazolam has 21 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alprazolam

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alprazolam

Critical Seriousness - Blood Disorder - Blood Dyscrasias is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alprazolam

Critical Seriousness - Cannot Focus Thoughts - Concentration Difficulty is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alprazolam

Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alprazolam

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alprazolam

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alprazolam

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alprazolam

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alprazolam

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alprazolam

Critical Seriousness - Difficulty Speaking - Dysarthria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alprazolam

Critical Seriousness - Extrapyramidal Reaction - Extrapyramidal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alprazolam

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alprazolam

Critical Seriousness - Liver Problems - Disease of Liver is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alprazolam

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Weakness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alprazolam

Critical Seriousness - Premenstrual Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alprazolam

Critical Seriousness - Problem Behavior - Behavioral Disorders is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alprazolam

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alprazolam

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alprazolam

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alprazolam

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Alprazolam

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Alprazolam has 4 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Alprazolam

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Alprazolam

Inducing of a Relaxed Easy State - Sedation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Alprazolam

Slurred Speech is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Alprazolam

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Alprazolam Drug-Drug Interactions

Alprazolam has interactions of severe seriousness with 11 drug(s):

Alprazolam has 1 severe interactions with Crixivan. Click here to see them

Alprazolam has 1 severe interactions with Delavirdine. Click here to see them

Alprazolam has 1 severe interactions with Indinavir. Click here to see them

Alprazolam has 2 severe interactions with Itraconazole. Click here to see them

Alprazolam has 1 severe interactions with Ketoconazole. Click here to see them

Alprazolam has 1 severe interactions with Nizoral. Click here to see them

Alprazolam has 1 severe interactions with Rescriptor. Click here to see them

Alprazolam has 1 severe interactions with Sodium Oxybate. Click here to see them

Alprazolam has 2 severe interactions with Sporanox. Click here to see them

Alprazolam has 1 severe interactions with Sporanox Pulsepak. Click here to see them

Alprazolam has 1 severe interactions with Xyrem. Click here to see them

Alprazolam has interactions of serious seriousness with 38 drug(s).

Alprazolam has interactions of moderate seriousness with 36 drug(s).

Alprazolam has interactions of unknown seriousness with 22 drug(s).

Alprazolam has 18 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Alprazolam.

Alprazolam Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Alprazolam.

Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Alprazolam.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Alprazolam.

Relative Contraindications

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Alprazolam.

CNS Depression - Abnormal Nervous System Function Affecting Mental Alertness is a contraindication of Alprazolam.

Depression is a contraindication of Alprazolam.

Fainting - Feeling Faint is a contraindication of Alprazolam.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Alprazolam.

Sleep Apnea - Temporarily Stops Breathing While Sleeping is a contraindication of Alprazolam.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Alprazolam.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Alprazolam.

Contraindication Warnings

Chronic Pulmonary Disease - Chronic Lung Disease is a contraindication of Alprazolam.

Debilitation - Weakened Patient is a contraindication of Alprazolam.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Alprazolam.

Obesity - Overweight is a contraindication of Alprazolam.

Open Angle Glaucoma - Wide-Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Alprazolam.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Alprazolam.

Tobacco Smoker - Tobacco Smoking is a contraindication of Alprazolam.

Alprazolam has 26 related brands and strengths:

Alprazolam 0.25 Mg Tab

Alprazolam 0.25 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Alprazolam 0.5 Mg Tab

Alprazolam 0.5 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Alprazolam 1 Mg Tab

Alprazolam 1 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Alprazolam 1 Mg/Ml Oral Concentrate

Alprazolam 2 Mg Tab

Alprazolam 2 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Alprazolam Er 0.5 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Alprazolam Er 1 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Alprazolam Er 2 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Alprazolam Er 3 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Alprazolam Intensol 1 Mg/Ml Oral Concentrate

Niravam 0.25 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Niravam 0.5 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Niravam 1 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Niravam 2 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Xanax 0.25 Mg Tab

Xanax 0.5 Mg Tab

Xanax 1 Mg Tab

Xanax 2 Mg Tab

Xanax Xr 0.5 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Xanax Xr 1 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Xanax Xr 2 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Xanax Xr 3 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Alprazolam - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe drowsiness, slowed/reduced reflexes, slowed breathing, loss of consciousness.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.