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Xanax | Alprazolam
Xanax
- Alprazolam
Generic
Name: Alprazolam
(al-PRAY-zoe-lam)
Brand
Name: Xanax
Treats
anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia (trouble
sleeping), and anxiety caused by depression. This medicine is a
benzodiazepine.
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction
to alprazolam or to similar medicines (such as Valium®), or if
you are
pregnant. You should not use this medicine if you are also using
ketoconazole (Nizoral®) or itraconazole (Sporanox®).
You should not use
this medicine if you have narrow angle glaucoma.
How to Use This
Medicine:
- Your doctor will tell you how
much of this
medicine to use and how often. Your dose may need to be changed several
times in order to find out what works best for you. Do not use more
medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- You may take this medicine
with or without food.
- Measure the oral liquid
medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
- Swallow the extended-release
tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
- If you are using the disintegrating
tablet,
make sure your hands are dry before you handle the tablet. Leave the
medicine in the bottle until you are ready to take it. Place the tablet
directly onto your tongue. After the tablet has melted, swallow or take
a drink of water.
- If you use only one half of
the disintegrating tablet, throw away the other
half. Do not store it for future use because the medicine will not be
stable once you break the tablet.
If
a dose is missed:
- If
you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you
can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use
the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to
make up for a missed dose.
How
to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:
- Store the medicine in a closed
container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct
light.
- It
is very important to protect this medicine from moisture. Remove and
throw away any cotton packaging from the medicine bottle when you first
use the medicine.
- Ask your pharmacist,
doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any
outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
- Keep all medicine away from
children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Warnings
While Using This Medicine:
- Using
this medicine while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. Use an
effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant. If you
think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your
doctor right away.
- Make sure your doctor
knows if you are breast feeding. Tell your doctor if you have glaucoma,
seizures, breathing problems, liver disease, or kidney disease. Tell
your doctor if you have ever been addicted to drugs or alcohol, or if
you have a history of depression or mental illness.
- This
medicine may be habit-forming. If you feel that the medicine is not
working as well, do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your
doctor for instructions.
- Taking too much of
this medicine can cause death.
Symptoms of an overdose include: Severe confusion, problems with memory
or balance, shortness of breath, slow heartbeat, seizures, severe
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, increased sweating, and cold, clammy skin.
- This
medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines,
or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
- Do
not stop using this medicine suddenly without asking your doctor. You
may need to slowly decrease your dose before stopping it completely.
Side
Effects While Using This Medicine:
Call your doctor right away
if you notice any of these side effects:
- Allergic
reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or
tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
- Change in how much or how
often you urinate.
- Confusion, drowsiness, muscle
weakness, or problems with coordination.
- Extreme weakness, slow
heartbeat, or shallow breathing.
- Lightheadedness or fainting.
- Seizure.
- Severe nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, or increased sweating.
- Twitching or muscle movements
you cannot control.
- Unusual behavior or thoughts
of hurting yourself.
- Yellowing of your skin or the
whites of eyes.
If
you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this
medicine, tell your doctor.
NOTE: The above information is
intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other
healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that
the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.
Last updated on: May 06,
2008
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