Alprazolam
Also sold as: Xanax, Restyl
Prescription neededAnxiety and sleep (sedatives)
Comes as:Tablet
Also sold as: Xanax, Restyl
Usual adult dose for anxiety: 0.25 mg to 0.5 mg up to three times a day, for a short time only. It has a high risk of dependence — do not stop suddenly after long use.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
Medicines that can react with this one.
Clarithromycin raises alprazolam levels and sedation.
Itraconazole greatly raises alprazolam levels; avoid together.
Together they can cause deep sedation, slowed breathing and death.
Together they can cause deep sedation and slowed breathing.
Both cause drowsiness; together they slow thinking and reactions more.