Alprazolam 0.5 MG Tablet Health Feed

Hi lybrate-user, just stop it, if you have taken it by mistake once or twice. If you continue to take it regularly, it is addictive and will have an impact on cognitive abilities in the longer run.

These medicines are normally safe for kidneys. Only if consumed over very long periods these medicines might be harmful.

Therapy is usually the most effective options, because medications treats the symptoms of the problem and therapy can uncover the cause of your worries and fears; thus learn you to relax.

From how long you are using alprazolam? Gradually reduce the dose, 1st week reduce to half, than after 15 days reduce to 1/4 likewise reduce the dose and observe adverse effect. Do not leave medicine without consultation of your physician. What type of bad habit are talking about, smoking? Drinking?
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Your mother's sleeplessness. The tablet is habit forming, addictive--the dosage increases-- and has adverse side effects. Her sleeplessness may have developed over a period of time. Very effective treatment is available in homoeopathy for this chronic problem. Many Lybrate users are taking homeopathic treatment for this. Homeopathic treatment is painless and safe. No side effects. Your mother needs comprehensive treatment and it takes some time. Please ask her to start taking homeopathic medicin...more

What is your problems why you need medication after knowing your problems I can suggest you what have to do thank you.

Sorry madam no,
but I fear that you might suffer from benzodiazepine dependence which might severely impact your memory in year to come. Please consult a psychiatrist (in person and not teleconsultation) to get detoxification and further treatment.

Dear lybrate-user,
alprazolam is a benzodiazepine. So, it needs to be withdrawn slowly by reducing the dose.

Do sports (at home, if you feel more confortable) but 3x 30min/week.
Eat more greens, oilseeds, fresh fruits and food rich in magnesium such as: raw spinach, fish, beans, lentils, avocados, brown rice, bananas, figs and chocolate.
If you have a pet, cuddle with it more often and take care of it. It will make you shift your focus from anxiety to something else.
Try to catch the sun everyday for 10mins.
Check your levels of vit D and B12 (adjust with supplements if needed).
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Hi lybrate-user, thank you for your query. White coat hypertension per se might not be the actual reason for your elevated bp. Kindly consider other factors like: stress from work or home, eating food that’s high in sodium or consuming a lot of caffeine etc. The list goes on.
Regarding alprax, that is a treatment modality considered for anxiety or panic attacks.
If possible kindly rest for 15-30 mins before bp check up. Keep your mind open. Hypertension if present is treatable.
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