please enlighten me of side effects of drug alprazolam?

Question

my father suffers from guillian barre syndrome,a disease i am not familiar with. he has been taking the drug alprazolam(trika forte)since past 8 months as recommended by doctor. i know that it is a sleeping pill. will he be dependent on it even after he gets cured of GBS. i am worried ,please help me .

Answer 1

What are the possible side effects of alprazolam?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking alprazolam and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; or hives);
· sores in the mouth or throat;
· yellowing of the skin or eyes;
· a rash;
· hallucinations or severe confusion; or
· changes in vision.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take alprazolam and talk to your doctor if you experience
· drowsiness, dizziness, or clumsiness;
· depression;
· nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation;
· difficulty urinating;
· vivid dreams;
· headache;
· dry mouth;
· decreased sex drive; or
· changes in behavior.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Answer 2

Common side effects of alprazolam can include:

Somnolence (drowsiness)
Impaired motor functions
Dizziness
Clumsiness
Less common side effects can include:

Fatigue
Headache
Rare side effects can include:

Sleep apnea
Hypoventilation (Respiratory depression)
Blurred vision
Difficulty in depth perception
Slurred speech or dysarthria
Changes in personality
Confusion
Disorientation
Amnesia (memory impairment)
Vivid dreams and/or nightmares
Jaundice
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Changes in plasma cortisol and ACTH levels
Blood dyscrasias
Decreased salivation
Increased salivation
Diarrhea
Constipation
Nausea
Elevated hepatic (liver) enzymes
Incontinence
Rare paradoxical side effects can include:

Nervousness
Anxiety
Agitation
Rage
Insomnia
Muscle spasms and rigidity
Paradoxical side effects are usually a result of too high a dose (sometimes deliberate) and/or combination with alcohol. Adjusting the dosage usually causes them to cease.

Long-term treatment with alprazolam may lead to physical and/or psychological dependence. Users often develop a tolerance to the drug's sedative effects, though tolerance to its anxiolytic efficacy rarely develops when used at theraputic dosage levels.

There is now a general consensus among many psychiatrists that alprazolam (a so-called 'high-potency' benzodiazepine) poses a particularly high risk for misuse, abuse and dependence. Withdrawal after long-term treatment should be done slowly over a period of weeks (or even months) to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms such as agitation, panic attacks, rebound anxiety, muscle cramps and seizures. Some patients may benefit from a substitution with diazepam or clonazepam as these drugs remain in the bloodstream longer and have a somewhat less risk of dependency.

Answer 3

Alprazolam is the generic for xanax, if you know anything about that drug. It is highly addictive. Although, depending on your dad, he may not become that addicted. Does he have an addictive personality? If not I wouldn't worry. Also, make sure he uses it only when he absolutely needs to. Good luck.

Answer 4

You can check all reported Alprazolam side effects here: http://patientsville.com/medication/alprazolam_side_effects.htm

Keep a checklist of all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you take. For each medicine, mark the amount you take, the time of day you take it, and whether it should be taken with food.

Answer 5

Take my advice, please ask him to stop using it gradually. It's an addiction and no one can leave it in one go. So, reduce the dose day by day. First reduce the power, then take 3/4th of the pill, tghen 1/2, then 1/4th. Thus you can get rid of this dangerous drug.It's a habit forming drug, so better to get rid of it. Try other natural methods of curing sleep disorders. Side effects are many:head ache, vomiting tendency, indigestion, restlessness, high blood pressure, loss of appetide, bowel irregularity, stress(though doctors say it is an antistress drug).

Answer 6

Alprazolam , causes lightheadedness, drowsiness, confusion and ataxia (in elderly) amnesia muscle weakness. Sometimes, vertigo gastro problems and jaundice.

Answer 7

I dont know anything about it, but you can go to WebMD and search for it and it usually gives you full details about a certain drug.

Answer 8

alprazolam is addicting.

Answer 9

psychological disorder may occur

Answer 10

yes it can its also called zanics i would say he is taking to much at one time...