extended-release tablet. Swallow
the pill whole. It is specially made to release medicine slowly in the body. Breaking the pill
would cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.
Measure the liquid form of alprazolam with a special dose-measuring
spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your
pharmacist for one.
To take alprazolam orally disintegrating tablets (Niravam):
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Using dry hands, remove a tablet from the bottle and place the
tablet on your tongue. It will begin to dissolve right away.
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Do not swallow the tablet whole. Allow it to dissolve in
your mouth without chewing.
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Swallow several times as the tablet dissolves. If desired,
you may drink liquid after the tablet has completely dissolved.
Contact your doctor if this medicine seems to stop working as
well in treating your panic or anxiety symptoms.
Your symptoms may return when you stop using alprazolam after using it over a long
period of time. You may also have seizures or withdrawal symptoms when you stop using
alprazolam. Withdrawal symptoms may include blurred vision, trouble concentrating, loss of
appetite, diarrhea, muscle twitching, numbness or tingling, or increased sensations.
Do not stop using alprazolam suddenly without first talking to your doctor. You may
need to use less and less before you stop the medication completely.
To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your doctor will need to check your
progress on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.
Store alprazolam at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Remove
any cotton from the bottle of disintegrating tablets, and keep the bottle tightly closed.
Keep track of how many pills have been used from each new bottle of this medicine.
Benzodiazepines are drugs of abuse and you should be aware if any person in the household is
using this medicine improperly or without a prescription.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose,
skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do
not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this
medicine. An overdose of alprazolam can be fatal.
Symptoms of an alprazolam overdose may include extreme drowsiness, confusion,
muscle weakness, loss of balance or coordination, feeling light-headed, fainting, or coma.
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