Information on Orally Disintegrating Tablets of Alprazolam

Alprazolam Orally Disintegrating Tablets: A Benzodiazepine Medication

Warning

This medication belongs to the benzodiazepine drug class. Combining benzodiazepines with opioid drugs can lead to severe side effects, including slowed or difficult breathing and even death. Opioid drugs include codeine, oxycodone, and morphine, which are used to treat pain and cough. Consult with your doctor before taking this medication if you are using an opioid drug. Seek medical assistance immediately if you experience extreme drowsiness or dizziness, shallow or slow breathing, or if you pass out. Caregivers should also seek medical help if the patient does not respond or react normally or fails to wake up.

Uses of Alprazolam Orally Disintegrating Tablets

What You Need to Tell Your Doctor Before Taking Alprazolam Orally Disintegrating Tablets

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to this medication or any of its components, as well as any other drugs, foods, or substances. Mention any symptoms you may have experienced due to an allergy. If you have glaucoma or are taking itraconazole or ketoconazole, let your doctor know. Do not take this medication if you are breastfeeding. This list does not include all drugs or health conditions that may interact with alprazolam orally disintegrating tablets. Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medications, natural products, vitamins, and health problems you have. Do not change the dosage of any drug without consulting your doctor.

Things to Know or Do While Taking Alprazolam Orally Disintegrating Tablets

Inform all healthcare providers, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists, that you are taking this medication. Prolonged use of this medication can lead to dependence. If you have been taking this medication for an extended period or at high doses, it may not be as effective, and you may require higher doses to achieve the same effect. This is known as tolerance. Contact your doctor if this medication stops working correctly. Do not exceed the prescribed dosage. Avoid driving or performing activities that require alertness until you know how this medication affects you. Do not consume alcohol while taking this medication. Consult your doctor before using other drugs or natural products that slow down your actions. If you are taking this medication for an extended period, have your blood checked regularly. Inform your doctor if you consume grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit frequently. If you have phenylketonuria (PKU), inform your doctor since some products contain phenylalanine. If you start or stop smoking, consult your doctor since the amount of medication you take may need to be adjusted. If you are 65 or older, use this medication with caution since you may experience more side effects. If you have been taking this medication regularly and stop suddenly, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as seizures. Do not stop taking this medication abruptly without consulting your doctor. Inform your doctor if you experience any adverse effects. This medication can harm the unborn baby if taken during pregnancy, particularly in the first trimester. If you are pregnant or become pregnant while taking this medication, contact your doctor immediately.

How to Take Alprazolam Orally Disintegrating Tablets

Take this medication as directed by your doctor. Read all instructions carefully and follow them closely. Take it with or without food, but if it causes stomach upset, take it with food. Do not push the tablet out of the foil if it comes in a foil blister. Use dry hands to remove it from the foil. Place the tablet on your tongue and let it dissolve. Do not swallow it whole or chew, break, or crush it. Water is not required.

What to Do If You Miss a Dose

If you take this medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not take two doses at the same time or extra doses. This medication is frequently taken on an as-needed basis. Do not take it more frequently than directed by your doctor.

Side Effects That Require Immediate Medical Attention

Although rare, some people may experience severe and sometimes life-threatening side effects when taking medication. If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention immediately: