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Below are Alprazolam reviews, ratings, comments submitted by patients and caregivers. This information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as clinical evidence. | | Alprazolam review by 49 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | |  |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | No Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | anxiety |
| Dosage & duration: | | .5mg once a day taken up to once a day for the period of over two years |
| Other conditions: | | None |
| Other drugs taken: | | None | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | In low doses, this drug does exactly what it says it does - reduces symptons of anxiety. It is especially helpful for very anxiety-producing situations such as speaking in front of groups, flying, and going into crowded places. The drug produces a feeling of being more relaxed, and in extremely high anxiety situations (flying), if I take the full dose of .5 mg, it will sleep and wake up with no residual effects. |
| Side effects: | | Drowsiness, if I take the high end of the prescribed dose, but in this case, that's the desired effect. |
| Comments: | | I can take up to .5 mg / day as needed. I usually take .25 mg to .5 mg / day. |
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| | Alprazolam review by 55 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | |  |
| Effectiveness: | | Considerably Effective |
| Side effects: | | Mild Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | anxiety |
| Dosage & duration: | | .5 mg taken 3x daily for the period of 6 months |
| Other conditions: | | depression |
| Other drugs taken: | | none | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | I found that episodes of anxiety were less frequent and less severe. I was not as edgy or easily startled. |
| Side effects: | | During the day, there were times I was drowsy and did not feel it was safe to take the medication, as I had to be alert for driving or for concentrating at work. |
| Comments: | | Doctor monitored, and when there was improvement sustained over time, I "weaned" off the drug and have a prescription where I can take small doses "as needed." |
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