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    Alprazolam

    Aliases: xanax, prazolam, ksalol, niravam

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    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.

    ⚠️ AVOID: When taken for a long period of time, abrupt discontinuation is highly unadvised. Avoid combining other depressants such as Alcohol.
    ⚠️ Warning - higher doses increase the chances of blacking out

    Dose Information

    Onset, Duration & After-effects

    • Onset: 15-40 minutes
    • Duration: 5-8 hours
    • After-effects: 6-24 hours

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