Do not
stop taking abruptly. Do not give this drug to anyone who is
psychotic. Narcotics may increase the sedative effects of this
drug. Do not take other sedative,benzodiazepine's,or sleeping
pills with this drug. The combinations could be fatal. Do not
drink alcohol when taking benzodiazepine's. Alcohol can lower
blood pressure and decrease your breathing rate to the point of
unconsciousness. The habit-forming potential is high. It is
possible to become dependent in the first few days. Do not stop
taking this drug abruptly, this could cause psychological and
physical withdrawal symptoms. Do not take alprazolam if you have
narrow-angle glaucoma. Alprazolam may worsen this condition.
Before
taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have:
- Kidney disease.
- Have liver
disease.
- Have a history of
alcohol or drug abuse.
- Have asthma or
bronchitis.
- Emphysema.
- Any respiratory
disease.
- Depressed or have
suicidal thoughts.
- Mania.
- Bipolar disorder.
- Any psychiatric
condition.
Use caution:
-
Use caution when driving,
operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities.
Alprazolam will cause drowsiness and may cause dizziness. If
you experience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these
activities.
-
Avoid alcohol while taking
alprazolam. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness
caused by alprazolam.
-
Do not crush, chew, or break the
extended-release form alprazolam (Xanax XR). Swallow them
whole. These tablets are specially formulated to release the
medication slowly in the body.
-
Alprazolam is habit forming. You
can become physically and psychologically dependent on the
medication.
-
Do not take more than the
prescribed amount of medication or take it for longer than is
directed by your doctor.
-
Withdrawal effects may occur if
alprazolam is stopped suddenly after several weeks of
continuous use.
-
Seizures may be a side effect of
sudden discontinuation of the medication.
- Use caution when
driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous
activities.
- Alprazolam will
cause drowsiness and may cause dizziness. If you experience
drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities.
- Avoid alcohol
while taking alprazolam. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and
dizziness caused by alprazolam.
- Alprazolam may
increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness,
including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives
(used to treat insomnia), pain relievers, anxiety medicines,
seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants.
Do not
use if:
- Do not use this
drug if you had negative reactions to other benzodiazepine's.
Do not use this drug if you have a history of drug dependence.
Do not use this drug if you have had a stroke. Do not use this
drug if you have multiple sclerosis. Do not use this drug if
you have Alzheimer's disease. Do not use this drug if you are
seriously depressed or if you have other brain disorders. Do
not use this drug if you have myasthenia gravis or acute
narrow-angle glaucoma. Do not use this drug if you are
pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Do not use this drug
if you are breast-feeding.
- Do not use this
drug if under eighteen and only in small doses if over sixty
with very close monitoring.
Inform Physician if: If you have a seizure
disorder, impaired liver / kidney function, history of alcoholism
/ drug abuse, psychosis,palpitations,or Tachycardia.
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