May 2007
Side Effects of Alprazolam (Xanax)
May 30, 2007 by admin · Leave a Comment
While alprazolam (Xanax) seems to be the most effective agent in stopping panic attacks, patients should be aware of the potential problems and side effects of this medication.
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This applies to other benzodiazepines (BDZ’s) as well. Above all, patients must make sure that the diagnosis as correct before starting alprazolam. It is most useful in [...]
Anxiety Medication: Benzodiazepines
May 25, 2007 by admin · Leave a Comment
The benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium etc) are easily the most commonly prescribed of the anxiety medications, followed by chlordiazepoxide (Librium, Librax). Clonazepam (Klonopin) also falls within this class, although it was originally used primarily to treat seizures. Benzodiazepines are usually relatively fast-acting medications and may take effect within an hour or less. Usually dosages are started [...]
