Alprazolam

🧮 Dose calculator

Generalized anxiety disorder · Regimen source: FDA Xanax · 2.1

• • Adjust every 3–4 days; taper gradually (≤0.5 mg every 3 days). FDA Xanax · 2.1FDA Xanax · 2.3

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👥 Special populations

• 🤰 PregnancyUse with caution

  Label states no clear risk or has limited data; use only if needed, under medical advice. FDA Xanax · 8.1

  “Risk Summary Neonates born to mothers using benzodiazepines late in pregnancy have been reported to experience symptoms of sedation and/or neonatal withdrawal [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) and Clinical Considerations) ].”

• 🤱 BreastfeedingDangerous / avoid

  Label: breastfeeding not recommended, or choose between the drug and breastfeeding. FDA Xanax · 8.2

  “Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions, including sedation and withdrawal symptoms in breastfed infants, advise patients that breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with XANAX.”

• 👶 ChildrenUse with caution

  The label has conditions, age limits or notes for children; the label sentence is quoted below. FDA Xanax · 8.4

  “Safety and effectiveness of XANAX have not been established in pediatric patients.”

• 👴 Older adultsUse with caution

  Label: use with caution in older adults, usually starting at the low end of the dose range. FDA Xanax · 8.5

  “XANAX-treated geriatric patients had higher plasma concentrations of alprazolam (due to reduced clearance) compared to younger adult patients receiving the same doses.”

• ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.