

Alprazolam, like other benzodiazepines, acts through the GABA A receptor. Alprazolam increases all-cause mortality.

Withdrawal or rebound symptoms may occur if use is suddenly decreased gradually decreasing the dose over weeks or months may be required. Some of the sedation and tiredness may improve within a few days. Ĭommon side effects include sleepiness, depression, headaches, feeling tired, dry mouth, and memory problems. GAD improvement occurs generally within a week. Other uses include the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea, together with other treatments. It is most commonly used in management of anxiety disorders, specifically panic disorder or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Alprazolam, sold under the brand name Xanax, among others, is a fast-acting, potent tranquilizer of medium duration in the triazolobenzodiazepine (TBZD) class, which are benzodiazepines (BZDs) fused with a triazole ring.
