Alprazolam
Aliases: xanax, prazolam, ksalol, niravam
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Summary
An extremely common benzodiazepine better known as Xanax, frequently prescribed for the treatment of anxiety and panic disorders. Alprazolam is short-lasting and primarily anxiolytic, though also possesses hypnotic properties. At high doses amnesia and loss of inhibition are common. Do not mix with other depressants.
Dose Information
Onset, Duration & After-effects
- Onset:
- 15-40 minutes
- Duration:
- 5-8 hours
- After-effects:
- 6-24 hours
Effects
- Anxiolytic
- Sedative
- Muscle Relaxant
- Amnesia
- Dystaxia
- Hiccups
- Loss of time
- Loss of motor skills
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Known Combinations
Studies & References
- Role of dopaminergic and serotonergic systems on behavioral stimulatory effects of low-dose alprazolam and lorazepam.
- tability of alprazolam, chloroquine phosphate, cisapride, enalapril maleate, and hydralazine hydrochloride in extemporaneously compounded oral liquids.
- Alprazolam-related deaths in Palm Beach County. -http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15725773
- Alprazolam kinetics following sublingual and oral administration.
- A fatal case of Benzodiazepine withdrawal.
- Pregnancy category D according to the FDA with potential to do genetic damage.