Description
Alprazolam (formerly known mainly under the brand name Xanax) is a short to medium acting medicine, belonging to the benzodiazepines. Its main application is in the treatment of panic and anxiety disorders. The use to support the treatment of depression is an unregistered use. Alprazolam has a calming effect, reduces anxiety, relaxes muscles and makes you drowsy. With feelings of anxiety and tension, including panic disorder or social phobia. You will become calmer within half to 1 hour after intake. This lasts 6 to 8 hours. A delayed-release tablet can last up to 24 hours.
Do not use for longer than a few weeks in case of anxiety. With social phobia or panic disorder, you often have to use it for half a year or a year. If you use Xanax daily, you may become dependent on it. It is then difficult to stop using it. Do you use it for longer than a few weeks at a time? Then don’t stop at once. Taper off slowly in consultation with your doctor. You may become drowsy, drowsy or tired and your ability to react decreases. Do you use xanax 1 mg every day? You may not drive. Do you use it occasionally? Then you may not drive for 3 days (72 hours) after each intake.
