Alprazolam WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Alprazolam
Alprazolam -- trade name Xanax -- was first patented in 1976. It is prescribed primarily for panic and anxiety disorders. There is a risk of dependence and withdrawal symptoms with prolonged use.
Fast Facts:
- In a class of medications called benzodiazepines
- Works on the brain and nerves to produce a calming effect
- Sometimes prescribed to treat alcohol withdrawal, fear of open spaces and strangers, depression, irritable bowel syndrome, and premenstrual syndrome.
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5 Latest Headlines on Alprazolam
What is Alprazolam?
- Drugs.com: What is Alprazolam
- Health A-Z: Anti-Anxiety Medications
- Anxiety Info: What is Xanax
- Anxiety Disorders of America: Anxiety Disorder Medications
What Are The Prescribed Uses of Alprazolam?
- Mental Health America: Anxiety Disorders
- AnxietyPanic.com: Anxiety Disorders Know No Borders
- Wikipedia: Alprazolam: Indications
- Healthline: What You Should Know About Alprazolam
- MedlinePlus: Why Is This Medicine Prescribed?
- National Institute of Mental Health: Panic Disorder
- National Mental Health Informaion Center: Anxiety Disorders
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Alprazolam for PMS-Related Anxiety
What Are The Possible Side Effects of Alprazolam?
- RxList: Side Effects of Alprazolam
- Healthline: What to Avoid While Taking Alprazolam
- DrugLib: Xanax XR (Alprazolam) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
- Alprazolam.cc: Side Effects of Xanax / Alprazolam
- Drugs.com: Xanax Side Effects
Holistic Alternatives to Alprazolam
- American Holistic Medical Association: From Stress to Bliss
- National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine: St. John's Wort
- BBC Health: Coping Techniques
- Dr Podell: Alternative Treatments for Depression, Anxiety, and Stress: Dr. Podell's Perspective on Brain, Mind, and Mood
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards on Alprazolam
- Drugs.com: Message Board: Pfizer Xanax -vs- Generic Alprazolam Xanax | Xanax
- Viewpoints: Xanax Review
- About.com: When Medication Works - Anxiety Success Stories
- Experience Project: I Am Addicted | The Time Has Come
- YouTube: Panic Attacks & Anxiety ~ Personal Story
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Alprazolam
- PubMed: Alprazolam Articles
- Medscape: Safety and side-effects of alprazolam. Controlled study in agoraphobia with panic disorder.
- Neuropsychopharmacology: Effects of Alprazolam on Driving Ability, Memory Functioning and Psychomotor Performance: A Randomized, Placebo-controlled Study (2002)
- DrugLib: Alprazolam Related Published Studies
Clinical Trials on Alprazolam
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Alprazolam Studies
- CenterWatch: Alprazolam Trials
Treatment and Support for Addiction to Prescription Drugs
- The Road Back: How to Get Off Psychiatric Drugs Safely
- Recovery Connection: Xanax Addiction
- MedHelp: Forums: Xanax sudden withdrawl help
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- Contributor: Mary More
- Reviewer: Pat Washburn
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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- Contributor: Mary More
- Reviewer: Pat Washburn
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
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- Last update: Apr. 15, 2009
Each WisdomCard is handcrafted by our team of physician-guided health advocates. Our goal is to make it easy for you to find the most useful health resources for any health topic by filtering out spam and bad links.
