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Brand Names: Alprazolam XR, Alzam, Frontal, Neurol, Niravam, Trankimazin, Xanax, Xanax XR, Zomiren
Generic Name: Alprazolam

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

25 patients in the community are taking or have taken Alprazolam.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Anxiety 11 44%
Insomnia 5 20%
Other 4 16%
Stiffness/spasticity 1 4%
General health 1 4%
Treat Parkinson's 1 4%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Alprazolam.

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  0 mg As needed 0 mg Daily 0.25 mg As needed 0.5 mg As needed 1 mg As needed 0.5 mg Daily 0.75 mg Daily 1 mg Daily 3 mg Daily 5 mg Daily 10 mg Daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 6 Number of Patients: 6 2 Number of Patients: 2 4 Number of Patients: 4 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Alprazolam or how long patients were taking Alprazolam before stopping.

Currently taking Alprazolam

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
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1
3
4
3
3

Stopped taking Alprazolam

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
1
0
1
0
0
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Alprazolam (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Did not seem to work 2 100% Did not seem to work: 100%


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