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Alprazolam (Alprazolam) - Reports of Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

 



This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Alprazolam. Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view a sample of recent reports further on this page.

Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.

All cases (172)
     Anxiety (18)Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (14)Somnolence (14)more >>

Cases resulting in a serious event (167)
     Anxiety (18)Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (14)Drug Toxicity (14)more >>

Cases resulting in death (46)
     Drug Toxicity (12)Completed Suicide (12)Cardio-Respiratory Arrest (5)more >>

Cases resulting in life threatening events (14)
     Suicide Attempt (4)Agitation (3)Fear (3)more >>

Cases resulting in hospitalization (72)
     Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (9)Drug Withdrawal Syndrome Neonatal (9)Rhabdomyolysis (8)more >>

Cases resulting in disability (8)
     Neuropathy Peripheral (5)Renal Failure (3)Purpura Senile (3)more >>

Cases resulting in other serious reactions (65)
     Anxiety (17)Depression (11)Insomnia (10)more >>

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Alprazolam. For a complete list and/or a specific selection of reports, please use the links in the index above.

Adverse event in female receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-29

Patient: female, weighing 59.0 kg (129.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Anger, Depression, Suicidal Ideation, RIB Fracture

Suspect drug(s):
Chantix
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Smoking Cessation Therapy
    Start date: 2007-08-17
    End date: 2007-10-13

Alprazolam
    Indication: Sleep Disorder

Alprazolam
    Indication: Sedation

Other drugs received by patient: ALL Other Therapeutic Products; Lisinopril; Lipitor; Synthroid; Nexium



Adverse event in 32 year old receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-29

Patient: 32 year old

Adverse reactions / side effects: Death, Respiratory Arrest, Cardiac Arrest

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Clonazepam
    Dosage: route reported as ingestion and or unknown.
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Methadone HCL
    Dosage: route reported as ingestion and or unknown.
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Alprazolam
    Dosage: route reported as ingestion and or unknown.
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Unspecified Drugs
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in female receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-29

Patient: female, weighing 72.7 kg (159.9 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Feeling of Despair, Weight Decreased, Hallucination, Auditory, Paranoia, Adverse Drug Reaction, Impaired Work Ability, Abnormal Behaviour, Somnolence, Activities of Daily Living Impaired, Insomnia, Staring, Decreased Appetite

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Champix
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Smoking Cessation Therapy
    Start date: 2007-09-18
    End date: 2007-09-25

Alprazolam
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Agitation



Adverse event in 25 year old receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: 25 year old

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Abuser

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Diazepam
    Dosage: exposure and route unknown.
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Cocaine
    Dosage: exposure unknown.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Alprazolam
    Dosage: exposure unknown.
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Unspecified Drugs
    Dosage: unknown exposure.
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in 79 year old female receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: 79 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Asthma, Cataract, Erythema, Neuropathy Peripheral, Staphylococcal Infection, Fungal Infection, Oedema Peripheral, Dehydration, Aspergillosis, Hypertension, Depressed Mood

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Norvasc

Catapres-TTS-1

Nexium

Isradipine

Edecrin

Alprazolam

Other drugs received by patient: Metoprolol; Neurontin



Adverse event in 21 year old receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: 21 year old

Adverse reactions / side effects: Death

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Diazepam
    Dosage: route reported as ingestion. chronicity unknown.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Oxycodone HCL
    Dosage: reported as: oxycodone (long-acting). route reported as ingestion. chronicity: unknown.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Alprazolam
    Dosage: route reported as ingestion. chronicity: unknown.
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in female receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-23

Patient: female, weighing 66.7 kg (146.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Nasopharyngitis, Sinus Disorder, Coronary Arterial Stent Insertion, Cough

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Alprazolam
    Indication: Feeling of Relaxation

Amlodipine

Synthroid

Other drugs received by patient: Toprol-XL; Glyburide; Acetylsalicylic Acid SRT



Adverse event in receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-22

Patient:

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Effect Decreased, Drug Ineffective, Somnolence, Pharmaceutical Product Complaint

Suspect drug(s):
Alprazolam



Adverse event in 79 year old female receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-22

Patient: 79 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Asthma, Cataract, Neuropathy Peripheral, Staphylococcal Infection, Fungal Infection, Oedema Peripheral, Dehydration, Aspergillosis, Depressed Mood, Hypertension

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Norvasc

Catapres-TTS-1

Nexium

Isradipine

Edecrin

Alprazolam

Other drugs received by patient: Metoprolol; Neurontin



Adverse event in female receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-19

Patient: female, weighing 60.8 kg (133.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Abnormal Dreams, Dependence, Drug Level Increased, Insomnia, Depression, Fall

Suspect drug(s):
Alprazolam

Zoloft
    Indication: Depression

Norvasc

Benadryl

Other drugs received by patient: Prednisone; Hydrocodone; Nitrostat; Metronidazole; Albuterol; Lomotil; Detrol



Adverse event in 31 year old female receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-10-19

Patient: 31 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Agitation, Intentional Overdose, Restlessness, Alcohol Poisoning, Suicidal Ideation, Homicide, Suicide Attempt, Depression, Tension

Suspect drug(s):
Alprazolam
    Indication: Panic Disorder

Sertraline
    Indication: Panic Disorder

Paroxetine
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Panic Disorder



Adverse event in 41 year old female receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-17

Patient: 41 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blepharospasm, Dystonia, Adverse Drug Reaction, NO Therapeutic Response, Eye Disorder

Suspect drug(s):
Alprazolam
    Dosage: oral
    Administration route: Oral

Ziprasidone HCL
    Dosage: oral
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Lithium; Lamotrigine; Oxcarbazepine; Temazepam



Adverse event in female receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-15

Patient: female, weighing 72.7 kg (160.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Feeling of Despair, Weight Decreased, Hallucination, Auditory, Paranoia, Impaired Work Ability, Somnolence, Activities of Daily Living Impaired, Insomnia, Staring, Decreased Appetite

Suspect drug(s):
Champix
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Smoking Cessation Therapy
    Start date: 2007-09-18
    End date: 2007-09-25

Alprazolam
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Agitation



Adverse event in 56 year old male receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Japan on 2007-10-12

Patient: 56 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Road Traffic Accident, Somnolence, Amnesia

Suspect drug(s):
Alprazolam
    Administration route: Oral

Paxil
    Administration route: Oral

Alcohol



Adverse event in receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-09

Patient:

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Effect Decreased, Therapeutic Response Unexpected With Drug Substitution, Nausea

Suspect drug(s):
Alprazolam



Adverse event in female receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-06

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Weight Decreased, Hepatic Function Abnormal, Alopecia, Drug Interaction, Decreased Appetite

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Alprazolam

Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Toledomin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2007-04-17
    End date: 2007-08-30

Dogmatyl
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety
    Start date: 2007-04-17
    End date: 2007-08-30

Zolpidem
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Initial Insomnia
    Start date: 2007-04-17
    End date: 2007-08-30



Adverse event in female receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-06

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Liver Disorder

Suspect drug(s):
Alprazolam
    Administration route: Oral

Cough and Cold Preparations
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Nasopharyngitis

NU Lotan
    Administration route: Oral



Adverse event in male receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Japan on 2007-10-04

Patient: male, weighing 3.8 kg (8.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Rhabdomyolysis, Myoglobin Urine Present, Hypercreatininaemia, Congenital Central Nervous System Anomaly, Joint Contracture, Muscular Dystrophy, Somnolence, Drug Withdrawal Syndrome Neonatal, Myoglobin Blood Increased, Blood Urine Present, Decreased Activity, Poor Sucking Reflex, Drug Exposure During Pregnancy, Hypotonia, Hyporeflexia, Exercise Lack of, Feeding Disorder, Lissencephaly

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Depas

Alprazolam

Ludiomil



Adverse event in 42 year old female receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-04

Patient: 42 year old female, weighing 78.9 kg (173.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Torsade DE Pointes, Ventricular Extrasystoles, Panic Attack, Palpitations, Ventricular Tachycardia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Fluoxetine
    Dosage: 20 mg once daily po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2006-09-10
    End date: 2007-09-22

Alprazolam
    Dosage: 0.5 mg once daily po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Panic Attack
    Start date: 2007-08-20
    End date: 2007-09-22



Adverse event in 62 year old male receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United Kingdom on 2007-10-03

Patient: 62 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Anxiety, Agitation, Intentional Overdose, Psychiatric Symptom, Fear, Suicide Attempt, Drug Withdrawal Syndrome, Drug Dependence, Paraesthesia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Alprazolam
    Indication: Depressed Mood

Temazepam
    Indication: Anxiety

Diazepam
    Indication: Anxiety

Lorazepam
    Indication: Depressed Mood

Lorazepam
    Indication: Anxiety

Other drugs received by patient: Fluoxetine; Zopiclone



Adverse event in male receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Japan on 2007-10-01

Patient: male, weighing 3.8 kg (8.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Weight Decreased, Rhabdomyolysis, Decreased Activity, Muscular Dystrophy, Drug Withdrawal Syndrome, Somnolence, Stress, Drug Exposure During Pregnancy, Congenital Anomaly, Feeding Disorder

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Alprazolam

Depas

Ludiomil



Adverse event in 25 year old female receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a pharmacist from Japan on 2007-10-01

Patient: 25 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Sudden Hearing Loss

Suspect drug(s):
Alprazolam

Other drugs received by patient: Predonine; Methycobal; Opioids; ALL Other Therapeutic Products



Adverse event in 37 year old male receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-07-30

Patient: 37 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Overdose, Bradycardia, Acidosis, Shock

Suspect drug(s):
Amlodipine
    Dosage: 6, 7 mg/kg (6,7 mg/kg, 1 in 1 once
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Alprazolam
    Dosage: 1 mg/kg
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Atenolol
    Dosage: 33,3 mg/kg
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in male receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Spain on 2007-07-30

Patient: male, weighing 2.9 kg (6.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Neonatal Disorder, Drug Withdrawal Syndrome Neonatal, Hypertonia Neonatal, Irritability, Vertical Infection Transmission, Caesarean Section, Drug Exposure During Pregnancy, Abnormal Labour Affecting Foetus, Sepsis Neonatal, Streptococcal Sepsis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Alprazolam



Adverse event in 62 year old male receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United Kingdom on 2007-07-27

Patient: 62 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Suicide Attempt, Drug Withdrawal Syndrome, Self Injurious Behaviour, Drug Dependence

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Alprazolam

Diazepam
    Indication: Drug Dependence

Lorazepam
    Indication: Anxiety

Temazepam
    Indication: Anxiety

Zopiclone
    Indication: Drug Dependence

Other drugs received by patient: Fluoxetine

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