Strengths:
Oral Solution:
0.25mg , 0.5 mg
1 mg / 5 ml,0.25mg / 2.5 ml.
Tables:
0.25mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg.
Dosages: Actual dosage must be determined by a physician.
Normal
dosage:
USE UP TO EIGHT MONTHS ONLY!
If
under 18 years of age, DO NOT USE!
18 to 60 years of age,0.25mg to 1.5mg daily.
Over 60 years of age, Lower dosage increased cautiously.
Dosage
Depends on Disorder:
Oral
( For anxiety or nervous tension ):
Start : 0.25 mg to 0.5 mg 3 times daily.
Maximum : 4 mg in 24 hours.
Oral
( For panic disorder ):
Start : 0.5 mg 3 times daily.
Increases : 1 mg daily in 3 to 4 day intervals.
Maximum : 10 mg in 24 hours.
Problems with:
Liver Function: If liver
disease present, start dosage at 0.25mg,increase as needed.
Kidney Function: N/A.
Testing:
Before taking: None if for
short term use.
While taking: None if for short term use.
Take
With: With or without food. Take each dose with a full glass of
water. Do not crush, chew, or break the extended-release form
alprazolam (Xanax XR). Swallow them whole.
Full
Benefits In: First day to a week.
Missed
Dose(s): If within one hour take, if over an hour skip and then
continue on your normal schedule. Never Take a Double Dose!
If Stop
Taking: Do not stop without consulting your physician and never
abruptly if have been taking for over three weeks. Seizures may be
a side effect of sudden discontinuation of the medication. Your
doctor may recommend a gradual reduction in your dose.
Overdose symptoms include:
Confusion, loss of consciousness, or sleepiness.
Can be fatal.
Seek
emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
Symptoms of
an alprazolam overdose include:
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Sleepiness.
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Dizziness.
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Confusion.
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A slow heart beat.
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Difficulty breathing.
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Difficulty walking and
talking.
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An appearance of being drunk.
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Unconsciousness.
Remember:
Keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children,
never share your medicines with others, and use this medication
only for the indication prescribed.
