Alprazolam

Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Recommended starting oral dosage is 0.25 mg to 0.5 mg three times daily. Dosage may be increased, at intervals of every 3 to 4 days, to a maximum recommended daily dose of 4 mg, given in divided doses. Use the lowest possible effective dose and frequently assess the need for continued treatment.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Alprazolam is contraindicated in patients: with known hypersensitivity to alprazolam or other benzodiazepines. Angioedema has been reported. taking strong cytochrome P450 3A (CYP3A) inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole), except ritonavir Known hypersensitivity to alprazolam or other benzodiazepines. Concomitant use with strong cytochrome P450 3A (CYP3A) inhibitors, except ritonavir.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Effects on Driving and Operating Machinery: Patients receiving alprazolam should be cautioned against operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle, as well as avoiding concomitant use of alcohol and other central nervous system (CNS) depressant drugs. Patients with Depression: Exercise caution in patients with signs or symptoms of depression. Prescribe the least number of tablets feasible to avoid intentional overdosage. Neonatal Sedation and Withdrawal Syndrome: Alprazolam use during pregnancy can result in neonatal sedation and/or neonatal withdrawal.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Risks from Concomitant Use with Opioids Abuse, Misuse, and Addiction Dependence and Withdrawal Reactions Effects on Driving and Operating Machinery Patients with Depression Neonatal Sedation and Withdrawal Syndrome Risks in Patients with Impaired Respiratory Function The most common adverse reactions reported in clinical trials for…

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

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Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Dispense contents in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP with a child-resistant closure. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.