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Alprazolam

Also sold as Alprazolam, Alprazolam XR

Medicine summary · from official FDA labels · Oct 19, 2026

Serious warning: WARNING: RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE WITH OPIOIDS; ABUSE, MISUSE, AND ADDICTION; and DEPENDENCE AND WITHDRAWAL REACTIONS Concomitant use of benzodiazepines and opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs for patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate.
7 recalls on record — a recall affects specific batches; check with your pharmacist.

What it’s used for

Alprazolam tablets are indicated for the: acute treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults. treatment of panic disorder (PD), with or without agoraphobia in adults.

How to take it

Generalized Anxiety Disorder : ( 2. 1 ) Recommended starting oral dosage is 0.

Important warnings

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. ( 5.

Common side effects

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Risks from Concomitant Use with Opioids [see Warnings and Precautions (5. 1) ] Abuse, Misuse, and Addiction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.

Interactions

Use with Opioids: Increase the risk of respiratory depression.

If pregnant or breastfeeding

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Forms & strengths

1 MG Oral Tablet · 2 MG Oral Tablet · 0.25 MG Oral Tablet · 0.5 MG Oral Tablet · 0.1 MG/ML Oral Solution · 1 MG/ML Oral Solution · 0.25 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet · 1 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet · 0.5 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet · 2 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet

Questions to ask your doctor or pharmacist

  • Is this the right medicine for my condition, and how long should I take it?
  • What side effects should I watch for, and which need urgent attention?
  • Does this interact with my other medicines, supplements, or alcohol?
  • What should I do if I miss a dose or take too much?