misuse, and addiction, which can lead to overdose or death. Abuse and misuse of benzodiazepines often (but not always) involve the use of doses greater than the maximum recommended dosage and commonly involve concomitant use of other medications, alcohol, and/or illicit substances, which...
Always tell your health care professionals about all the prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines you are taking or any other substances you are using, including alcohol. Take benzodiazepines and all medicines exactly as prescribed by your health care professional Discuss a plan for slowly...
Alprazolam interacts withalcoholand medications (for example,barbiturates Carbamazepineand rifampin reduce the effect of alprazolam by increasing metabolism and elimination of alprazolam in theliver. Temazepam drug interactions Alcohol ordrugsthat cause sleepiness increase the effects of temazepam....
Protein binding is lower(～70%) than with most benzodiazepines because of itslower lipophilicity.α-Hydroxylation of the methyl group tothe methyl alcohol (a reaction analogous to benzylic hydroxylation)followed by conjugation is rapid; consequently,the duration of action is short. The drug is a ...
Abuse and misuse are frequently associated with the use of medications above the maximum recommended dose, or together with other medications, alcohol, or illicit substances.Patients with a high risk for abuse should be advised about the proper use of alprazolam and be monitored for signs of ...
2011 and treats various conditions including anxiety and panic attacks. Of course, with such a commonly prescribed drug, there is increased opportunity for abuse. And while alprazolam is strong enough on its own, when it is abused in combination with alcohol, the effects are increased ...
Importance of informing clinicians of existing or contemplated concomitant therapy, including prescription and OTC drugs, and alcohol consumption.Importance of avoiding alcohol-containing beverages or products. Risk of potentially fatal additive effects (e.g., profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma)...
Xanax (alprazolam) is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders and panic attacks. Drug interactions with Xanax include ketoconazole, itraconazole, nefazodone, cimetidine, fluvoxamine, alcohol and medications that suppress activity in the brain by suppressing activity more and causing sedation (suc...
XANAX can make you sleepy or dizzy and can slow your thinking and motor skills.Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how XANAX affects you. Do not drink alcohol or take other drugs that may make you sleepy or dizzy while taking XANAX without...
XANAX can make you sleepy or dizzy and can slow your thinking and motor skills.Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how XANAX affects you. Do not drink alcohol or take other drugs that may make you sleepy or dizzy while taking XANAX without...