Please describe the medication: alprazolam?

Not a fan of it: Alprazolam is a short acting benzodiazepine, it does not last long in the system . So when used regularly with multiple doses to treat anxiety, it is associated with inter-dose withdrawal, tolerance and a resulting increase level of baseline anxiety. So in anxiety clinics, we use it only in cases of " flight , dentist or other infrequent anxieties, not on daily basis.

Benzodiazepine: Xanax (alprazolam) is very short acting with increased anxiety between doses and severe withdrawal including seizures if stopped abruptly. Ativan or Klonopin are better alternatives, but for chronic anxiety antidepressants such as Paxil (paroxetine), Celexa (citalopram), or Remeron (mirtazapine) (mitazepine) are better.

Xanax (alprazolam): Is an anxiolytic medication of intermediate half-life, used for panic disorder. Side effects include sedation, dry mouth, nausea, headaches, lack of focusing, change in taste & smell senses, most of such effects are uncommon & dose-related.

Alprazolam: Alprazolam is a Medication for Treatment of Anxiety. Effect starts within one hour and is for about 6 hours. Dose is based upon severity of Anxiety -0.25 mg prn to 0.5 mg -1mg two to three times a day. Common side effect -drowsiness. Patient should be advised about driving or operating heavy machinery. It can be habit forming. Needs to be monitored closely and should be used with Therapy