Alprazolam Withdrawal WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Alprazolam Withdrawal
Anxiety, shakiness, headache, dizziness, insomnia, loss of appetite, and seizures are withdrawal reactions that may occur after discontinuing alprazolam.1 Alprazolam should not be stopped abruptly; it should be tapered under a physician's treatment plan to prevent major withdrawal symptoms from occurring.2 Discontinuation and tapering of alprazolam can last for a period of months and up to a year.3
Fast Facts:
- Alprazolam is classified as a benzodiazepine and commonly prescribed to treat anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and anxiety caused by depression.4
- Alprazolam is the generic for the brand name Xanax.4
- Patients taking 4mg or more of alprazolam have increased dependency chances.5
- FDA pregnancy category D.6
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Research Notes References
- ↑ PsychCentral: Antianxiety Medications
- ↑ Alprazolam.org: Alprazolam Withdrawal
- ↑ Wikipedia: Alprazolam - Physical Dependence and Withdrawal
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): How Should I Take Alprazolam?
- ↑ Psychotherapy Resources: Alprazolam: Physical Dependence and Withdrawal
- ↑ Tranquilizer Recovery And Awareness Place (T.R.A.P.): Alprazolam Withdrawal
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- Contributor: Carolyn DeLucas
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
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- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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- Contributor: Carolyn DeLucas
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
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