Alprazolam 0.25mg

What is Alprazolam?

Alprazolam 0.25mg is an oral tablet that is a prescription drug available by its brand names – Alprazolam Intensol, Xanax, and Xanax XR. Alprazolam is also available as a generic drug that can be purchased by any patient as it cost less than the brand drugs. But it must not be forgotten that taking a drug should be considered only after consulting a doctor or physician.

Alprazolam comes in extended and immediate release form as well. It should only be taken if your doctor has recommended you to use it for the treatment. Alprazolam 0.25mg are tablets that are prescribed to the patients who are recommended to start with a small dose of Alprazolam and then increase it gradually as per the orders were given to them by the doctor.

What is Alprazolam 0.25mg Used For?

Alprazolam 0.25mg is a drug that is used to manage disorders like – panic attacks, anxiety disorder, or similar issues. In simple words, you can also say that Alprazolam tablets are prescribed for unexpected fear or extreme tension that may be causing stress in mind. These tablets should only be used as a short-term relief from the above-mentioned symptoms.

Generally, people in the United States suffer from anxiety or tension that has been caused due to the stress of everyday life. These symptoms do not usually need to be treated with the help of a drug like Alprazolam.

Alprazolam Dosage –

Alprazolam 0.25mg are the tablets that are recommended by the doctor as an initial dose for the patients who will be taking the dose for the first time. Alprazolam 0.25mg tablets will be taken as a part of a combined therapy program. It means that the patient must take this medicine as a part of other medications.

Alprazolam or it’s brand name Xanax belongs to the class of drugs known as Benzodiazepines. This drug, Alprazolam gets attach to the certain benzodiazepine receptors present in the brain or the Central Nervous System. This drug increases the activity of a naturally occurring chemical known as gamma-aminobutyric acid or GABA, which in turn produces a calming effect in the brain cells.

What Are The Side Effects Of Alprazolam 0.25mg?

Alprazolam side effects are just like any other drug that may incur the side effects, which can be severe for the patient’s mental and physical health. It is our advice to the patients not to stop taking this drug suddenly because there can be certain effects due to immediate

Side effects of Alprazolam are listed below –

• Headache that can be mild
• Blurred vision of the eye
• Dizziness and drowsiness
• Feeling lightheaded
• Sleeping issue
• Temporary memory issue
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Mouth gets dry
• Not getting hungry
• Weight loss

These were the common side effects of Alprazolam that may affect a person’s health. If these side effects are mild, they will go away in a few days, but in case if they started to get worse, consult a doctor for medical help.

These tablets can also cause severe drowsiness or dizziness in the initial days of taking the dose. You should not be driving a vehicle, and the use of machinery is also not permitted.

How Long Does Alprazolam Stay in Your System?

Alprazolam drug has a half-life of around 12 hours, which means that the effect of the drug can last for up to 24 hours. Although the doctors usually prescribe the dosage of Alprazolam to be taken after every 5-6 hours.

However, the content of the drug can be detected in the human system for as long as 4 days into the bloodstream. In the urine test, the drug can be detected for 5-7 days.