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

 



Index of reports > Cases resulting in life threatening events (16)

     Loss of Consciousness (4)Drug Interaction (3)Suicidal Ideation (3)Psychotic Disorder (3)Insomnia (3)Amnesia (2)Aggression (2)Impaired Driving Ability (2)Suicide Attempt (2)Depression (2)

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

Adverse event in 35 year old female receiving Xanax (Alprazolam)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-24

Patient: 35 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Duragesic-100
    Indication: Pain

Flexeril
    Dosage: oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Oxycodone HCL
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Phenergan
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Xanax
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Other drugs received by patient: Vivelle; Levothyroxine Sodium; Vorinostat (Antineoplastic Agents) Capsule; Idarubicin HCL (Idarubicin)



Adverse event in male receiving Xanax (Alprazolam)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-17

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Personality Change, Psychotic Disorder, Paranoia, Hypothyroidism, Depression, Multiple Sclerosis, Aggression, Suicidal Ideation

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
    Dosage: (2 mg bid oral)
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety
    Start date: 2006-01-01
    End date: 2007-06-01

Benzodiazepine (Unspecified)
    Dosage: (df oral)
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety
    Start date: 2006-01-01
    End date: 2007-06-01

Rebif
    Dosage: (44 ug 3x/week subcutaneous)
    Indication: Multiple Sclerosis
    Start date: 2006-07-01

Xanax
    Dosage: (df as needed oral)
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety
    Start date: 2006-01-01
    End date: 2007-06-01

Other drugs received by patient: Copaxone; Synthroid; Cholesterol; Omacor; Celebrex; Tramadol HCL; Lyrica; Toprol-XL; Cytomel; Baclofen; Detrol; Ambien; Restoril; Nexium



Adverse event in 54 year old female receiving Xanax (Alprazolam)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-07-27

Patient: 54 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Atrioventricular Block First Degree

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Remeron
    End date: 2007-07-19

Seroquel
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2007-07-19

Xanax
    End date: 2007-07-19

Other drugs received by patient: Glucophage



Adverse event in male receiving Xanax (Alprazolam)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-07-25

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Road Traffic Accident, Substance Abuse, Loss of Consciousness

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Alcohol(ethanol)
    Indication: Drug Abuser

Oxycontin
    Indication: Drug Abuser

Xanax
    Indication: Drug Abuser



Adverse event in 30 year old female receiving Xanax (Alprazolam)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Hungary on 2007-07-13

Patient: 30 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Weight Decreased, Grand MAL Convulsion, Malaise, Mouth Haemorrhage, Insomnia, Circulatory Collapse

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Cymbalta
    Dosage: 60mg twice per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Back Pain
    Start date: 2007-03-17
    End date: 2007-04-01

Wellbutrin SR
    Dosage: 150mg twice per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2007-03-17
    End date: 2007-06-10

Xanax
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Insomnia
    Start date: 2007-03-17



Adverse event in female receiving Xanax (Alprazolam)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-06-26

Patient: female, weighing 81.2 kg (178.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Narcolepsy, Impaired Work Ability, Pain, Breakthrough Pain, Drug Interaction, Amnesia, Tremor, Impaired Driving Ability, Dysarthria, Thinking Abnormal, Disturbance in Attention, Panic Reaction

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Oxycontin
    Dosage: 60 mgs bid po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Pain
    Start date: 2005-01-01
    End date: 2007-04-26

Xanax
    Dosage: .75 mgs 4 x per day po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety
    Start date: 2007-03-01
    End date: 2007-04-26



Adverse event in male receiving Xanax (Alprazolam)

Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2007-06-19

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Panic Attack, Therapeutic Agent Toxicity, Drug Ineffective FOR Unapproved Indication, Suicide Attempt, Acute Respiratory Failure, Alcohol Poisoning, Suicidal Ideation

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Clonazepam

Ethyl Alcohol

Neurontin
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder

Neurontin
    Indication: Depression

Xanax

Other drugs received by patient: Effexor; Ambien



Adverse event in 67 year old female receiving Xanax (Alprazolam)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-06-12

Patient: 67 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Incorrect Dose Administered

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Lunesta
    Dosage: 279 mg; oral
    Administration route: Oral

Xanax
    Dosage: 20 mg



Adverse event in 19 year old male receiving Xanax (Alprazolam)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification on 2007-06-11

Patient: 19 year old male, weighing 100.0 kg (220.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Multiple Drug Overdose Accidental, Substance Abuse, Organ Failure

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Amphetamine Sulfate
    Indication: Drug Abuser

Antihistamines FOR Systemic USE
    Indication: Drug Abuser

Cocaine
    Indication: Drug Abuser

Heroin
    Indication: Drug Abuser

Marijuana
    Indication: Drug Abuser

Oxycontin
    Indication: Drug Abuser

Phenylpropanolamine
    Indication: Drug Abuser

Vicodin
    Indication: Drug Abuser

Xanax
    Indication: Drug Abuser



Adverse event in 47 year old female receiving Xanax (Alprazolam)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-05-25

Patient: 47 year old female, weighing 83.5 kg (183.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Chills, Mental Status Changes, Headache, Pyrexia, Rash Pruritic, Myalgia, Impaired Driving Ability, RED Blood Cell Count Decreased, Dyspepsia, Abdominal Distension, Musculoskeletal Stiffness, Heart Rate Irregular, Depression, White Blood Cell Count Decreased, Migraine, Dyspnoea, Nausea, Anaemia, Pancytopenia, Ill-Defined Disorder, Anxiety, Dysstasia, Psychotic Disorder, Arthralgia, Insomnia, Platelet Count Decreased, Feeling Abnormal, Asthenia

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

Suspect drug(s):
Copegus
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-08-02
    End date: 2006-08-31

Copegus
    Dosage: route and strength unknown.
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-11-22

Pegasys
    Start date: 2006-08-02
    End date: 2006-08-29

Pegasys
    Start date: 2006-11-01
    End date: 2007-05-01

Xanax
    Dosage: before bed time when necessary. second indication: panic attacks. route, strength. formulation, dos+
    Indication: Insomnia
    End date: 2007-01-10

Xanax
    Start date: 2007-01-12

Other drugs received by patient: Buspirone; Celexa; Wellbutrin; Procrit



Adverse event in 80 year old male receiving Xanax (Alprazolam)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2007-05-14

Patient: 80 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Atropine Sulfate
    Start date: 2006-12-01
    End date: 2006-12-01

Hypnovel
    Start date: 2006-12-01
    End date: 2006-12-01

Sufenta
    Start date: 2006-12-01
    End date: 2006-12-01

Thiopental Sodium
    Start date: 2006-12-01
    End date: 2006-12-01

Xanax
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-12-01
    End date: 2006-12-01

Other drugs received by patient: Lovenox



Adverse event in 38 year old male receiving Xanax (Alprazolam)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-05-11

Patient: 38 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Interaction, Respiratory Depression, Oxygen Saturation Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Anafranil

Seroquel
    Administration route: Oral

Xanax



Adverse event in 30 year old male receiving Xanax (Alprazolam)

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

Patient: 30 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Diversion, Intentional Drug Misuse, Multiple Drug Overdose, Loss of Consciousness

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Fentanyl
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Intentional Drug Misuse

Xanax
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Intentional Drug Misuse



Adverse event in 30 year old male receiving Xanax (Alprazolam)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-02-28

Patient: 30 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Diversion, Intentional Drug Misuse, Multiple Drug Overdose, Loss of Consciousness

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Fentanyl
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Intentional Drug Misuse

Xanax
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Intentional Drug Misuse



Adverse event in male receiving Xanax (Alprazolam)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-02-15

Patient: male, weighing 102.0 kg (224.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Electrocardiogram QT Prolonged, Torsade DE Pointes, Bradycardia, Pyrexia, Delirium, Lethargy

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Methadone HCL
    Dosage: 40-60 mg prn po
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2007-01-24

Xanax
    Dosage: 12 mg hs po
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2007-01-24



Adverse event in 31 year old female receiving Xanax (Alprazolam)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-01-29

Patient: 31 year old female, weighing 52.2 kg (114.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Agitation, Drug Screen Positive, Pain, Drug Interaction, Fall, Loss of Consciousness, Suicidal Ideation, Overdose, Injury, Self-Medication, Refusal of Treatment by Patient, Nightmare, Suicidal Behaviour, Incorrect Dose Administered, Status Epilepticus, Cognitive Disorder, Delirium, Amnesia, Convulsion, Aggression, Irritability, Alcohol USE, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Psychotic Disorder, Insomnia, Nervous System Disorder, Major Depression, Suicide Attempt, Drug Dependence, Scar

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Adderall 10
    Dosage: 30 mg bid po
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2003-01-01

Gabitril
    Indication: Psychogenic Pain Disorder
    Start date: 2003-11-01
    End date: 2004-01-01

Gabitril
    Indication: Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
    Start date: 2003-11-01
    End date: 2004-01-01

Lexapro
    Dosage: 30 mg bid po
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2003-11-01

Neurontin
    Start date: 2004-01-01

Xanax
    Dosage: 1 tablet
    End date: 2006-02-01

Other drugs received by patient: Synthroid (Levothyroid Sodium); Keppra; Remeron

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