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| Alprazolam | Info |
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| 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. |
| Dose | Oral Light: 0.25-0.5mg Common: 0.5-1.5mg Strong: 1.5-2mg Heavy: 2mg + NOTE: Warning - higher doses increase the chances of blacking out |
| Onset | 15-40 minutes |
| Duration | 5-8 hours |
| Aliases | xanax prazolam ksalol niravam |
| Avoid | When taken for a long period of time, abrupt discontinuation is highly unadvised. Avoid combining other depressants such as Alcohol. |
| Effects | Anxiolytic, Sedative, Muscle Relaxant, Amnesia, Dystaxia, Hiccups, Loss of time, Loss of motor skills. |
| Categories | benzodiazepine habit-forming depressant common |
| After-effects | 6-24 hours |
| Bioavailability | Oral 80-90% |
| Dose_to_diazepam | Alprazolam - 0.5mg ~=10mg Diazepam. |