Avoid When taken for a long period of time, abrupt discontinuation is highly unadvised. Avoid combining other depressants such as Alcohol.
Chemical Name
Alprazolam
Aliases
xanax, prazolam, ksalol, niravam
Categories
Benzodiazepine, Habit-forming, Depressant, Common
Summary
An extremely common benzodiazepine better known as Xanax, frequently prescribed for the treatment of anxiety and panic disorders. Alprazolam is short-lasting and primarily anxiolytic, though also possesses hypnotic properties. At high doses amnesia and loss of inhibition are common. Do not mix with other depressants.
Bioavailability
Oral 80-90%
Dose to diazepam
Alprazolam - 0.5mg ~=10mg Diazepam.
Dosage Note
NOTE: Warning - higher doses increase the chances of blacking out
Dosages
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Oral
0.25-0.5mg
0.5-1.5mg
1.5-2mg
2mg
Durations
Onset
Duration
After Effects
Oral
15m to 40m
5 to 8
6 to 24
Effects
Anxiolytic, Sedative, Muscle Relaxant, Amnesia, Dystaxia, Hiccups, Loss of time, Loss of motor skills
Sources
Role of dopaminergic and serotonergic systems on behavioral stimulatory effects of low-dose alprazolam and lorazepam. - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11226811tability of alprazolam, chloroquine phosphate, cisapride, enalapril maleate, and hydralazine hydrochloride in extemporaneously compounded oral liquids. - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9784772Alprazolam-related deaths in Palm Beach County. -http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15725773Alprazolam kinetics following sublingual and oral administration. - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3680603A fatal case of Benzodiazepine withdrawal. - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19465812Pregnancy category D according to the FDA with potential to do genetic damage. - http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2011/018276s044,021434s006lbl.pdf