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I am 45 years old i am taking single dose tablet trika .25 in night only .it is past continues as per doctor advice .it make any side effect like sexual problem.can i withdraw the tablet?any health hazards create in future .this tablet support hepertensio

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Trika = Alprazolam: I was lucky to find a reference to "trika" on the internet, and discovered that it's Alprazolam (same as xanax (alprazolam) here in the usa). This is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety -- and yes, besides sedation & confusion, it can produce changes in sexual functioning in about 7% of people. Depending on how long you've been taking it, you will need to taper off of it -- can cause withdrawal otherwise.

Answered 9/10/2019

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Trika: This is a brand of xanax, (alprazolam) a medicine to treat anxiety and panic, with side effects listed plus withdrawal if not tapered slowly.

Answered 8/8/2016

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Low dose?: I agree with drs. Ali and pappas, although if i read this correctly you have been taking only .25 mg at night? If this is accurate then the likelihood of significant side effects including sexual dysfunction would be low. You may still need to taper, only in conjunction with your physician, by decreasing to .125 mgs (1/2 tab) for one week before stopping. May get some rebound insomnia. Good luck.

Answered 9/22/2016

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