Alprazolam Treatment Report
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Brand Names:
Alprazolam XR, Alzam, Neurol, niravam, trankimazin, Xanax, Xanax XR
What is Alprazolam?
Alprazolam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. Alprazolam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety. It is used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression.
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Reasons Taken
428 patients in the community are taking or have taken Alprazolam.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety | 184 | 42% |
| Other | 114 | 26% |
| Treat my mood condition(s) | 62 | 14% |
| Insomnia | 12 | 2% |
| General health | 7 | 1% |
| Depression | 6 | 1% |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 6 | 1% |
| Panic attack(s) | 5 | 1% |
| Emotional lability | 2 | <1% |
| Slow my MS progress | 2 | <1% |
| Anxiety and Frustration | 2 | <1% |
| disease-related symptoms | 2 | <1% |
| Bladder problems | 1 | <1% |
| Mood swings | 1 | <1% |
| Brain fog | 1 | <1% |
| Fatigue | 1 | <1% |
| Muscle tension | 1 | <1% |
| Treat my MSA | 1 | <1% |
| Sensation | 1 | <1% |
| Treat Parkinson's | 1 | <1% |
| Hyperventilation | 1 | <1% |
| Pain | 1 | <1% |
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Duration
How long current patients have been taking Alprazolam or how long patients were taking Alprazolam before stopping.
Currently taking Alprazolam
Stopped taking Alprazolam
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 42 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Major | 45% | 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 50% | 11 |
| Slight | 5% | 1 |
Insomnia
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 2% | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 14% | 6 |
| Mild | 40% | 17 |
| None | 43% | 18 |
Top reported side-effects include: sleepy, Sedation, Sedation (mild)
Summary results are based on 42 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 42)
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- autumn
- Flare-up: Moderate
- Sensation: Moderate
- Overall: Mild
- Cognition: moderate
- Vision: none
- Speech: none
- Swallowing: none
- Upper limb: moderate
- Walking: moderate
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by autumn
Aug 18, 2008
- EfficacyMajor
- Side-effectsNone
- Other
- Advice/Tips
- YOU BUILD-UP A TOLERENCE TO XANAX VERY QUICKLY. XANAX IS ADDICTIVE. WITHDRAWL FROM HIGH DOSE CAN CAUSE DEATH. VISIT DR. REGULARLY WHILE ON XANAX
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- Gypsy
- Sensation: Severe
- Overall: Moderate
- Cognition: moderate
- Vision: mild
- Speech: mild
- Swallowing: mild
- Upper limb: moderate
- Walking: moderate
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by Gypsy
Aug 20, 2008
- EfficacyModerate
- Side-effectsNone
- Anxiety
- Advice/Tips
- I usually have an RX of 20 pills a year- just in case. I rarely use them all but I feel good knowing that they're there. For me, I start with 1/2 a tablet- sometimes that's all I need to take the "edge" off. If it's not, I take the other 1/2. I'm on Kaiser Permanente- I pay $10.00 for that RX (a Year).
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