Alprazolam side effects
If you experience hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, seek emergency medical attention.
Alprazolam can cause your breathing to slow or stop, especially if you have recently used an opioid medication or alcohol. If you have slow breathing with long pauses, blue lips, or are difficult to wake up, someone caring for you should seek emergency medical attention.
If you have any of the following symptoms, contact your doctor right away:
- weak or shallow breathing;
- a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
- a seizure;
- hallucinations, risk-taking behavior;
- increased energy, decreased need for sleep;
- racing thoughts, being agitated or talkative;
- double vision; or
- jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
In older people, drowsiness or dizziness may last longer. Use caution to avoid falling or being injured by accident.
The following are some of the most common alprazolam side effects:
- drowsiness; or
- feeling light-headed.
If you experience any of the following symptoms after discontinuing alprazolam: unusual muscle movements, increased activity or talkativeness, sudden and severe changes in mood or behavior, confusion, hallucinations, seizures, suicidal thoughts or actions, seek medical attention immediately.
Some withdrawal symptoms may last up to 12 months or longer after abruptly discontinuing this medication. Tell your doctor if you have persistent anxiety, depression, memory or thinking problems, difficulty sleeping, ringing in your ears, a burning or prickly sensation, or a crawling sensation under your skin.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible side effects; others may occur. For medical advice on side effects, contact your doctor. You can contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 to report side effects.
