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Alprazolam (Alprazolam) - Adverse Event Reports - Life Threatening Events

 



Index of reports > Cases resulting in life threatening events (14)

     Suicide Attempt (4)Agitation (3)Fear (3)Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (3)Panic Attack (3)Intentional Self-Injury (2)Treatment Noncompliance (2)Convulsion (2)Euphoric Mood (2)Palpitations (2)

Below is the selection of adverse event reports related to Alprazolam that includes cases resulting in life threatening events.

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 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 43 year old female receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-07-25

Patient: 43 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Respiratory Disorder, Intentional Overdose, Coma

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Alprazolam

Depakote
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Azathioprine; Mirtazapine



Adverse event in 59 year old female receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a physician from Spain on 2007-07-16

Patient: 59 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Angioedema, Dyspnoea, Dystonia, Sensory Disturbance, Swollen Tongue

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Alprazolam
    Dosage: 0.5 mg/12h
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety

Paroxetine
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Other drugs received by patient: Dipotassium Clorazepate



Adverse event in 62 year old male receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-07-12

Patient: 62 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Agitation, Fear, Drug Withdrawal Syndrome, Intentional Self-Injury, Treatment Noncompliance, Delusional Disorder, Somatic Type, Euphoric Mood, Sleep Disorder, Suicide Attempt, Drug Dependence

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Alprazolam
    Indication: Panic Attack

Lorazepam
    Indication: Depression

Other drugs received by patient: Fluoxetine; Temazepam



Adverse event in 62 year old male receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-06-18

Patient: 62 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Agitation, Abdominal Injury, Fear, Neck Injury, Drug Withdrawal Syndrome, Chest Injury, Intentional Self-Injury, Treatment Noncompliance, Anxiety, Delusional Disorder, Somatic Type, Panic Attack, Euphoric Mood, Sleep Disorder, Suicide Attempt, Injury, Drug Dependence

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Lorazepam
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Depression

Alprazolam
    Indication: Panic Attack

Other drugs received by patient: Temazepam; Fluoxetine



Adverse event in 61 year old male receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-05-29

Patient: 61 year old male, weighing 80.7 kg (177.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Incoherent, Suicide Attempt, Multiple Drug Overdose

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Tylenol W / Codeine NO. 3
    Dosage: 1 tablet tid prn pain po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Pain
    Start date: 2006-10-13
    End date: 2007-04-30

Alprazolam
    Dosage: 1 tablet q6h prn po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety
    Start date: 2004-11-09
    End date: 2007-04-30



Adverse event in 41 year old female receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Brazil on 2007-05-22

Patient: 41 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Suicide Attempt, Coma, Multiple Drug Overdose Intentional

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Pimozide Tablets (Pimozide )
    Dosage: one package, oral
    Administration route: Oral

Clomipramine HCL
    Dosage: oen package, oral
    Administration route: Oral

Alprazolam
    Dosage: one package



Adverse event in 60 year old female receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-04-30

Patient: 60 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Necrosis, Bacterial Infection, Abscess, Culture Wound Positive, Neutropenia, Blood Glucose Increased

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Decadron
    Dosage: 8 mg/bid/po
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-01-31

[therapy Unspecified] UNK

Cyanocobalamin

Nifedipine

Zocor
    Dosage: po
    Administration route: Oral

Glipizide

Vitamin E

Vitamins (Unspecified) UNK

Alprazolam

Pantoprazole UNK

Other drugs received by patient: Folic Acid



Adverse event in 47 year old male receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-04-23

Patient: 47 year old male, weighing 109.6 kg (241.1 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Alcohol USE, Intentional Overdose, Self-Medication

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Dextromethorphan
    Indication: Suicide Attempt
    Start date: 2007-04-16
    End date: 2007-04-16

Alprazolam



Adverse event in 27 year old female receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-04-02

Patient: 27 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hepatic Function Abnormal, Drug Hypersensitivity, Pyrexia, Panic Disorder, Erythema, Eosinophilia, Face Oedema, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Blister

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Betamethasone
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Drug Hypersensitivity
    Start date: 2006-06-22
    End date: 2006-06-22

Betamethasone
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Drug Hypersensitivity
    Start date: 2006-06-23

Betamethasone
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Drug Hypersensitivity
    Start date: 2006-07-01

Betamethasone
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Drug Hypersensitivity
    Start date: 2006-09-30

Vegetamin (Vegetamin)
    Dosage: 1 df;qd;po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Panic Disorder
    Start date: 2006-05-19
    End date: 2006-06-20

Alprazolam
    Dosage: 2.4 mg;qd;po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Panic Disorder
    Start date: 2006-01-01
    End date: 2006-06-20

Seroquel
    Dosage: 150 mg;qd;po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Panic Disorder
    Start date: 2006-01-01
    End date: 2006-06-20

Rohypnol (Flunitrazepam)
    Dosage: 1 mg;qd;po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Panic Disorder
    Start date: 2006-06-01
    End date: 2006-06-20

Paxil
    Dosage: 20 mg;qd;po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Panic Disorder
    Start date: 2006-06-01
    End date: 2006-06-20



Adverse event in 93 year old female receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Spain on 2007-03-30

Patient: 93 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage, Drug Interaction

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Seroxat
    Dosage: 20mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Airtal
    Dosage: 100mg twice per day
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2006-05-29

Adiro
    Dosage: 300mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2006-05-29

Alprazolam
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Tertensif Retard
    Dosage: 1.5mg twice per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in 30 year old female receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-03-26

Patient: 30 year old female, weighing 59.0 kg (129.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Tinnitus, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Pruritus, Conversion Disorder, Hyperhidrosis, Palpitations, DRY Mouth, Nail Disorder, Nervousness, Electric Shock, Dissociation, Vision Blurred, Phobia, Abasia, Reading Disorder, Feeling Cold, Abdominal Pain Upper, Speech Disorder, Anhedonia, Tension Headache, Chest Pain, Abdominal Distension, Depression, Eye Disorder, Dyspnoea, Excoriation, Sensation of Heaviness, Bruxism, LIP Pain, Derealisation, Dysgeusia, Arthralgia, Impaired Healing, Sinus Disorder, Alopecia, Obsessive Thoughts, Agitation, Muscle Atrophy, Depersonalisation, Dementia, Chapped Lips, Agoraphobia, Thirst, Photopsia, Muscle Rigidity, Erectile Dysfunction, Food Allergy, Dyspepsia, Eye Movement Disorder, Muscle Spasms, Psychomotor Hyperactivity, Dysphagia, Paranoia, Gingival Disorder, Drug Withdrawal Syndrome, Hypoaesthesia, Paraesthesia, Convulsion, Insomnia, Miosis, Nervous System Disorder, Depressed Level of Consciousness, Disturbance in Attention, Ear Pain, Homicidal Ideation, Inappropriate Affect, Neuralgia, Asthenopia, Excessive Eye Blinking, Pain, Fear, Restless Legs Syndrome, Disorientation, Constipation, Suicidal Ideation, Diplopia, Fatigue, Neck Pain, Clumsiness, Anger, Dizziness, Dysgraphia, Coordination Abnormal, Salivary Hypersecretion, Hallucination, Flashback, Pain in JAW, Nightmare, Nausea, Dental Caries, Rash, Muscle Twitching, Amnesia, Rash Macular, Eye Pain, Anxiety, Panic Attack, Iris Disorder, Diarrhoea, Vertigo, Feeling Abnormal, Influenza Like Illness

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Alprazolam



Adverse event in male receiving Alprazolam

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-02-09

Patient: male, weighing 3.0 kg (6.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Vomiting, Agitation Neonatal, Neonatal Asphyxia, Neonatal Disorder, Drug Withdrawal Syndrome Neonatal, Convulsion, Tremor, Irritability, Respiratory Disorder Neonatal, Drug Exposure During Pregnancy, Hypotonia, Feeding Disorder Neonatal, Apnoea

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Paxil
    Dosage: 30mg per day
    Indication: Borderline Personality Disorder
    Start date: 1998-01-01

Methylphenidate HCL
    Dosage: 20mg twice per day
    Indication: Borderline Personality Disorder
    Start date: 1998-01-01

Alprazolam
    Dosage: .8mg per day
    Indication: Borderline Personality Disorder
    Start date: 1998-01-01

Flunitrazepam
    Dosage: 2mg per day
    Indication: Borderline Personality Disorder
    Start date: 1998-01-01

Theo-DUR
    Dosage: 200mg twice per day
    Indication: Asthma

Tavegyl
    Dosage: 1mg twice per day
    Indication: Asthma

Mucosal
    Dosage: 15mg per day
    Indication: Asthma

Oxytocin

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