Alprazolam Grindeks
This medicine helps adults with severe anxiety by calming the mind. It is only for short-term use.
Form
tabletti
Strength
0.25 mg
Active Ingredient
Alprazolam
Manufacturer
Grindeks AS
How to Use
Dosage
Start with 0.25-0.5 mg, three times a day. Your doctor may slowly increase the dose if needed, up to a maximum of 3-4 mg per day.
Method
Take the tablets by mouth with a little liquid, like half a glass of water. The tablets have a score line and can be split into equal doses.
Important
The maximum daily dose is typically 3-4 mg, divided into several smaller doses throughout the day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Depression
- •Sleepiness or drowsiness
- •Memory problems
- •Jerky, uncontrolled movements
- •Slurred speech
- •Dizziness or weakness
- •Headache
- •Constipation
- •Dry mouth
- •Tiredness
- •Irritability
- •Loss of appetite
- •Confusion and disorientation
- •Changes in sex drive (for men and women)
- •Nervousness, anxiety or restlessness
- •Insomnia (trouble sleeping or disturbed sleep)
- •Balance problems and unsteadiness (like feeling drunk), especially during the day
- •Decreased alertness and concentration
- •Inability to stay awake, sluggishness
- •Tremor or shaking
- •Double vision or blurred vision
- •Nausea
- •Skin reactions
- •Weight changes
RARE
- •Feeling euphoric or overly excited (unusual behavior)
- •Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren't there)
- •Agitation or anger
- •Vomiting
- •Muscle spasms or weakness
- •Incontinence (inability to control urination)
- •Cramping pain in the lower back and thighs (may indicate menstrual disorder)
- •Drug dependence
- •Drug withdrawal symptoms
- •Irregular periods or too much prolactin (hormone for milk production) in women
- •Hostility or aggression
- •Abnormal thoughts
- •Twisting or twitching movements
- •Hyperactivity
- •Stomach problems
- •Liver problems (seen in blood tests), hepatitis
- •Nervous system imbalance (symptoms may include fast heart rate, unstable blood pressure, dizziness, weakness, or fainting)
- •Severe allergic reaction (swelling of face or throat)
- •Swelling of ankles, feet or fingers
- •Skin reaction due to sun sensitivity
- •Difficulty urinating or bladder control issues
- •Increased eye pressure (may affect vision)
- •Drug abuse
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to alprazolam, similar medicines, or any other ingredients.
- Do not take if you have severe muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), severe lung problems, breathing difficulties, sleep apnea, or severe liver problems.
- If you experience strong agitation, restlessness, aggression, irritability, rage, false beliefs, nightmares, hallucinations, or unusual behavior, contact your doctor immediately.
- Seek immediate medical help if you have sudden wheezing, trouble swallowing or breathing, swelling of eyelids, face or lips, or rash/itching (especially all over your body).
- If you notice memory loss or yellowing of your skin or eyes, tell your doctor. Your dose or treatment may need to change.
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- This medicine is not for children or young people under 18 years of age.
- Do not drink alcohol during treatment. Alcohol can change and increase the medicine's effects in unexpected ways.
- Do not use this medicine if you are breastfeeding, as the medicine passes into breast milk.
- This medicine is not suitable if you have psychosis, a severe mental illness that affects your behavior and self-control.
- If you have depression and notice mood changes (like feeling overly happy or energetic) or thoughts of harming yourself or suicide, contact your doctor immediately or go to the hospital.
- If you are elderly, be very careful with this medicine, as it can cause more tiredness and/or muscle weakness, which increases the risk of falling.