What should a patient avoid while taking alprazolam?

Avoid drinking alcohol and using illegal drugs while you are taking alprazolam. They may decrease the benefits (e.g., worsen your condition) and increase the adverse effects (e.g., sedation) of the medication. Alcohol increases the risk of accidental overdose with medications like alprazolam.

What should be monitored when taking alprazolam?

tell your doctor if you have glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye that may cause loss of sight). Your doctor may tell you not to take alprazolam. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had seizures or lung, kidney, or liver disease.

What medications interact with alprazolam?

Serious Interactions of alprazolam (Xanax) include:

• carbamazepine.
• cimetidine.
• clarithromycin.
• erythromycin base.
• erythromycin ethylsuccinate.
• erythromycin lactobionate.
• erythromycin stearate.
• idelalisib.

How does alprazolam affect the brain?

Xanax works by increasing the effects of a brain chemical called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which promotes calmness and produces a relaxed feeling. The drug decreases the level of excitement in the brain to treat anxiety and panic disorders.

Does alprazolam cause dementia?

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 3, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Taking one of a class of anti-anxiety pills that includes Ativan, Valium or Xanax does not increase older adults’ risk of dementia, a new study finds.

Does alprazolam affect memory?

In our study, we found that chronic administration of alprazolam affects memory but attentive and psychomotor performance remained unaffected.

Can alprazolam cause dementia?

Does Alprazolam affect memory?

Can’t sleep after taking alprazolam?

This is called “rebound insomnia,” and it’s a common problem among people who use Xanax and other benzodiazepines to treat sleep difficulties. While these drugs work in the beginning, it can become more and more difficult to sleep without medication after using them repeatedly.

Is alprazolam for long term use?

Xanax is a potent benzodiazepine that is used to treat anxiety or depression. Although Xanax was designed to be a short-term drug (prescriptions up to six weeks), doctors continue to prescribe Xanax long after its intended use.

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