The dose is usually started low and increased if necessary, as prescribed by your doctor. The dose is then gradually increased until there are no more panic attacks.
The starting dose for panic attacks is 0.5 mg to 1 mg at bedtime or 0.5 mg taken 3 times daily. Seniors may be started at a lower dose of 0.125 mg taken 2 or 3 times a day. This is gradually increased until anxiety is controlled and side effects are minimized. The starting dose for excessive anxiety is 0.25 mg taken 2 or 3 times a day. The recommended dose of alprazolam for adults varies depending on its use.
Nonmedicinal ingredients: cornstarch, docusate sodium, erythrosin sodium, FD&C Blue No. 2, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and silicon dioxide. Nonmedicinal ingredients: cornstarch, docusate sodium, FD&C Yellow No. 6, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and silicon dioxide.Įach lavender, single score tablet, embossed with "Upjohn 90", contains 1 mg of alprazolam. Nonmedicinal ingredients: cornstarch, docusate sodium, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and silicon dioxide.Įach peach, single score tablet, embossed with "Upjohn 55", contains 0.5 mg of alprazolam. What form(s) does this medication come in?Įach white, single score tablet, embossed with "Upjohn 29", contains 0.25 mg of alprazolam. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.ĭo not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. It is used for the short-term symptomatic relief of excessive anxiety. It is also used to treat generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder. Alprazolam works by slowing down the brain (central nervous system). How does this medication work? What will it do for me?Īlprazolam belongs to the class of medicines called benzodiazepines.
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