Warnings

ALPRAZOLAM MISUSE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH and should only be used by the person for whom it was prescribed. Keep the medication in a location where others cannot access it.

If you combine alprazolam with alcohol, opioid medication, or other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing, you may experience fatal side effects.

Do not discontinue this medication without first consulting your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking the medication after a long period of use, you may experience life-threatening withdrawal symptoms. Some withdrawal symptoms can last up to a year or more.

If you stop using alprazolam and experience symptoms such as unusual muscle movements, increased activity or talkativeness, sudden and severe changes in mood or behavior, confusion, hallucinations, seizures, or suicidal thoughts, seek medical attention right away.

If you have narrow-angle glaucoma, are taking itraconazole or ketoconazole, or are allergic to alprazolam or similar medications (Valium, Ativan, Tranxene, and others), you should avoid using it.

If you are pregnant, do not take alprazolam. This medication has the potential to cause birth defects or life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in newborns.