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| CAS number 28981-97-7 | ATC code N05BA12 |
| Chemical formula | C17H13ClN4 |
| Molecular weight | 308.8 |
| Bioavailability | 80-90% |
| Metabolism | Liver |
| Elimination half life | 6-12 hours |
| Excretion | Urine |
| Pregnancy category | D |
| Legal status | ? |
| Delivery | Oral |
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Alprazolam, is an anxiolytic benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders. It is sold under several brand names such as Xanax, Xanor and Tafil.
Alprazolam has a calming effect, with potential side effects of drowsiness, clumsiness, fatigue, and headache. The drug can also have more severe side effects, such as blurred vision, slurred speech, and changes in normal behavior. The drug is habituating, and users develop a tolerance. Physical and psychological dependence after several months of alprazolam treatment is common. As a result, long-term alprazolam treatment cannot be abruptly terminated, but must instead be slowly reduced in dosage over a course of weeks (as is the case with many drugs operating on neurotransmitters). Abrupt cessation may cause rebound anxiety, insomnia, and seizures, among other symptoms.
For more long-term relief of anxiety, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor medicines such as paroxetine, sertraline, or fluoxetine are often prescribed.
In the United States, the sale of alprazolam is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, and requires a doctor's prescription. Alprazolam has been associated with both physical and psychological dependency.