Alprazolam Grindeks
Alprazolam Grindeks is a medicine used for a short time to treat severe anxiety in adults.
Form
tabletti
Strength
0.5 mg
Active Ingredient
Alprazolam
Manufacturer
Grindeks AS
How to Use
Dosage
Start by usually taking 0.25-0.5 mg three times a day. Your doctor may slowly increase your dose up to 3-4 mg per day, divided into several doses.
Method
Take the tablets by mouth with liquid, such as half a glass of water. You can divide the tablets in half along the score line.
Important
The maximum daily dose is usually 3-4 mg, divided into several doses.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Depression
- •Drowsiness or feeling sleepy
- •Memory problems or forgetting things
- •Slurred speech
- •Dizziness or feeling lightheaded
- •Headache
- •Constipation
- •Dry mouth
- •Fatigue or tiredness
- •Irritability or feeling easily annoyed
- •Loss of appetite
- •Confusion
- •Changes in sex drive
- •Nervousness or anxiety
- •Insomnia or trouble sleeping
- •Balance problems or feeling unsteady
- •Difficulty concentrating
- •Shaking or tremor
- •Blurred vision or double vision
- •Nausea
- •Skin reactions
- •Weight changes
RARE
- •Unusual or excited behavior (like feeling high or overly stimulated)
- •Seeing or hearing things that are not there (hallucinations)
- •Aggression or anger
- •Vomiting
- •Muscle cramps or weakness
- •Urinary incontinence (trouble holding urine)
- •Menstrual problems
- •Liver problems (shown in blood tests)
- •Severe allergic reactions (like swelling of the face or throat)
- •Swelling of ankles, feet, or fingers
- •Skin reaction due to sensitivity to sunlight
- •Difficulty urinating or problems controlling the bladder
- •Increased pressure in the eyes (which can affect vision)
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to alprazolam, other similar medicines (benzodiazepines), or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Talk to your doctor if you have severe muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), serious breathing problems (like sleep apnea or chronic bronchitis), or severe liver problems.
- This medicine can lead to dependence or addiction. Do not use it for a long time without your doctor's advice.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of abusing alcohol, drugs, or other medicines.
- This medicine can cause memory problems. Make sure you get 7-8 hours of sleep.
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- If you are depressed, this medicine might increase thoughts of harming yourself or suicide. Talk to your doctor immediately if this happens.
- If you are elderly, be careful as this medicine can make you tired and weak, increasing the risk of falls.
- Do not give this medicine to children or teenagers under 18 years old.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine. Alcohol can change and strengthen its effects unpredictably.
- Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless your doctor says it's absolutely necessary.
- This medicine can affect your ability to drive or use machines. Be careful, especially at the start of treatment or if the dose is increased.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category D
Avoid use in older adults. Sedative. A long-acting. Increases the risk of drug addiction, cognitive disorder and traffic accidents. Increases risk of falls. Paradoxically, may increase anxiety, restlessness and aggression. (updated 15.1.2024)