How Should I Take Alprazolam?

How should I take alprazolam?
Take alprazolam exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Never
use this medicine in larger amounts, or for longer
than prescribed. Tell your doctor if the medicine
seems to stop working as well in treating your
symptoms.
Alprazolam may be habit-forming. Never share this
medicine with another person, especially
someone with a history of drug abuse or
addiction. Keep the medication in a place where
others cannot get to it.
Misuse of habit-forming medicine can cause
addiction, overdose, or death. Selling or giving
away this medicine is against the law.
Do not swallow the orally disintegrating tablet whole.
Allow it to dissolve in your mouth without chewing.
Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release
tablet. Swallow it whole.
Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe
provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or
medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring
device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Call your doctor if this medicine seems to stop
working as well in treating your panic or anxiety
symptoms.
Do not stop using alprazolam suddenly, or you could
have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your
doctor how to safely stop using alprazolam.
If you use this medicine long-term, you may need
frequent medical tests.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and
heat.
Keep track of the amount of medicine used from
each new bottle. Alprazolam is a drug of abuse and
you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine
improperly or without a prescription.
See also: Dosage Information (in more detail)
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip
the missed dose if it is almost time for your next
scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make
up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison
Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of
alprazolam can be fatal. Overdose symptoms may
include extreme drowsiness, confusion, muscle
weakness, loss of balance or coordination, feeling
light-headed, and fainting.
What should I avoid while taking
alprazolam?
Alprazolam may impair your thinking or reactions. Be
careful if you drive or do anything that requires you
to be alert.
Avoid drinking alcohol. Dangerous side effects
could occur.
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with
alprazolam and lead to unwanted side effects.
Discuss the use of grapefruit products with your
doctor.
What is alprazolam?
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Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-
eh-peen). It affects chemicals in the brain that may
be unbalanced in people with anxiety.
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety disorders,
panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression.
Alprazolam may also be used for purposes not listed
in this medication guide.
Important information
You should not use alprazolam if you have narrow-
angle glaucoma, if you also take itraconazole or
ketoconazole, or if you are allergic to alprazolam or
similar medicines (Valium, Ativan, Tranxene, and
others).
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Do not use alprazolam if you are pregnant. This
medicine can cause birth defects or life-threatening
withdrawal symptoms in a newborn.
Alprazolam may be habit-forming. Misuse of habit-
forming medicine can cause addiction,
overdose, or death.
Do not drink alcohol while taking alprazolam. This
medication can increase the effects of alcohol. This
medicine may be habit-forming and should be used
only by the person for whom it was prescribed. Keep
the medication in a secure place where others cannot
get to it.
Before taking this medicine
It is dangerous to purchase alprazolam on the
Internet or from vendors outside the United States.
Medications distributed from Internet sales may
contain dangerous ingredients, or may not be
distributed by a licensed pharmacy. The sale and
distribution of alprazolam outside the U.S. does not
comply with the regulations of the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) for the safe use of this
medication.
You should not take alprazolam if you have:
narrow-angle glaucoma;
if you are also taking itraconazole or ketoconazole; or
if you are allergic to alprazolam or to other
benzodiazepines, such as chlordiazepoxide (Librium),
clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam (Valium),
lorazepam (Ativan), or oxazepam (Serax).
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your
doctor if you have:
seizures or epilepsy;
kidney or liver disease (especially alcoholic liver
disease);
asthma or other breathing disorder;
open-angle glaucoma;
a history of depression or suicidal thoughts or
behavior;
a history of drug or alcohol addiction; or
if you also use a narcotic (opioid) medication.What
is bisoprolol?
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Bisoprolol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and
circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).
Bisoprolol is used to treat hypertension (high blood
pressure).
Bisoprolol may also be used for purposes not listed in
this medication guide.
Do not skip doses or stop taking bisoprolol without
first talking to your doctor. Stopping suddenly may
make your condition worse or cause other serious
heart problems.
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If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the
surgeon ahead of time that you are using this
medicine.
You should not use bisoprolol if you have a
serious heart condition such as "AV block," severe
heart failure, or slow heartbeats that have caused
you to faint.
Keep using bisoprolol as directed, even if you feel
well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms.
You may need to use blood pressure medication for
the rest of your life.
You should not use bisoprolol if you you are
allergic to it, or if you have a serious heart
condition such as:
"AV block";
severe heart failure; or
slow heartbeats that have caused you to faint.
To make sure bisoprolol is safe for you, tell your
doctor if you have:
congestive heart failure or other heart problems;
coronary artery disease (hardened arteries);
circulation problems (such as Raynaud's syndrome);
asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD), or other breathing disorder;
diabetes (taking bisoprolol can make it harder for you
to tell when you have low blood sugar);
liver or kidney disease;
a thyroid disorder; or
a history of allergies.
How should I take baclofen?
Take baclofen exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your
doctor may occasionally change your dose to make
sure you get the best results. Do not use this
medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer
than recommended.
Call your doctor if your muscle symptoms do not
improve, or if they get worse.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly, or you
could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as
hallucinations or a seizure. Ask your doctor how to
safely stop using this medicine.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and
heat.
See also: Dosage Information (in more detail)
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip
the missed dose if it is almost time for your next
scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make
up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison
Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Overdose symptoms may include muscle weakness,
vomiting, drowsiness, dilated or pinpoint pupils, weak
or shallow breathing, seizure, or coma.
What should I avoid while taking
baclofen?
Do not use baclofen at a time when you need
muscle tone for safe balance and movement
during certain activities. In some situations, it
may be dangerous for you to have reduced muscle
tone.
Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side
effects.
This medication may impair your thinking or
reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that
requires you to be alert.
What is baclofen?
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while you are using this medicine.
Using baclofen may increase your risk of developing
an ovarian cyst. Talk with your doctor about your
specific risk.
Baclofen is not approved for use by anyone younger
than 12 years old
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other
cold, allergy, pain, or sleep medication.
Acetaminophen (sometimes abbreviated as APAP) is
contained in many combination medicines. Taking
certain products together can cause you to get too
much acetaminophen which can lead to a fatal
overdose. Check the label to see if a medicine
contains acetaminophen or APAP.
In rare cases, acetaminophen may cause a severe
skin reaction. Stop taking this medicine and call your
doctor right away if you have skin redness or a rash
that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.
You should not take acetaminophen if you are allergic
to it, or if you have severe liver disease.
Do not take this medication without a doctor's advice
if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis)
or if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per
day. You may not be able to take acetaminophen.
Your doctor will determine whether acetaminophen is
safe for you to use during pregnancy. Do not use this
medicine without the advice of your doctor if you are
pregnant.
Acetaminophen can pass into breast milk and may
harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a baby.
Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 2
years old without the advice of a doctor.
Acetaminophen may also be used for purposes not
listed in this medication guide.

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