Description
XANAX 0.5 mg (alprazolam) is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). Alprazolam affects chemicals in the brain that may be out of balance in people with anxiety. XANAX 0.5 mg is used to treat anxiety disorders, panic attacks, and anxiety caused by depression. XANAX 0.5 mg may also be used for purposes not listed in this medical guide. Important information You should not use XANAX 0.5 mg if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, if you are also taking itraconazole or ketoconazole, or if you are allergic to XANAX 0.5 mg or similar medicines (Valium, Ativan, Tranxene, and others). For the consumer of XANAX 0.5 mg For alprazolam: oral solution, oral tablet, oral tablet disintegrating, oral tablet extended release In addition to the necessary effects, some side effects may be caused by XANAX 0.5 mg. In case any of these side effects occur, they may need medical attention. Major side effects of XANAX 0.5 mg You should contact your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur while taking XANAX 0.5 mg: More common: Being forgetful Changes in speech patterns and rhythms Clumsiness or unsteadiness Problems with coordination Despondency Drowsiness Feeling sad or empty Irritability No appetite Dizziness Loss of interest or pleasure Relaxed and calm Shaking and unsteady gait Drowsiness or unusual drowsiness Slurred speech Fatigue Difficulty concentrating Difficulty speaking Trouble performing routine tasks Trouble sleeping Unsteadiness, tremors or other problems with muscle control or coordination Unusual tiredness or weakness Uncommon: approx. XANAX 0.5 mg Stomach or abdominal pain blurred vision body pain burning, crawling, itching, numbness, tingling, “pins and needles” or prickling sensations changes in behavior exaggeration clay-colored stools confusion about identity, place, and time cough dark urine decrease in frequency of urination decrease in amount of urine diarrhea difficulty or labored breathing difficulty moving difficulty passing urine (dribbling) difficulty concentrating dizziness, lightheadedness, or lightheadedness when you suddenly get up from a lying or sitting position dry mouth congestion in the ear environment seems unreal fainting fear or nervousness feeling unreal feeling hot fever general feeling of discomfort or illness headache hyperventilation inability to move the eyes inability to sit still increased blinking or spasms in eyelid irregular heartbeat itching joint pain lack or loss of self-control loss of bladder control loss of coordination memory loss loss of voice mood or mental changes muscle pain or cramps muscle pain or stiffness muscle weakness nasal congestion nausea needing to keep moving painful urination memory problems rash restlessness runny nose seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there cramps feeling detached from self or body shaking shaking difficulty breathing sneezing sore throat sticking out tongue sweating swollen joints slurred speech tightness in chest difficulty breathing, speaking, or swallowing problems with balance twitching, twisting, or uncontrolled repetitive movements of the tongue, lips, face, arms, or legs uncontrolled twisting movements of the neck, trunk, arms, or legs unpleasant breath odor unusual drowsiness, fatigue, tiredness, weakness, or sluggish feeling unusual facial expressions unusual deep sleep unusual long sleep time vomiting blood wheezing yellow eyes or skin RareActions that are out of control attack, assault, or violence chest pain continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears decreased alertness or sensitivity deep or rapid breathing with dizziness ear pain false or unusual sense of well-being fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse feeling funny feeling unusually cold generalized slowing of mental and physical activity hearing loss drowsiness lack of feeling or emotion loss of control over the legs loss of strength or energy nightmares numbness in the feet, hands, and around the mouth severe drowsiness tremors in the legs, arms, hands, or feet speech in your sleep insomnia swelling talking, feeling, and acting with excitement thoughts about killing yourself inability to sleep restlessness unusually weak feeling voice changes Event not known: General fatigue and weakness easy bowel movements stomach pain, ongoing stomach pain in the upper right side Minor side effects Some of the side effects that may occur with alprazolam may not require medical attention. As your body adjusts to the drug during treatment, these side effects may go away. Your doctor may also be able to tell you about ways to reduce or prevent some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects occur, are bothersome, or if you have any questions about them, contact your doctor: More common:
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