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Does Intake Of Alprazolam Result In Cognitive Impairment?
Question: I suffer from general anxiety disorder and have been prescribed Alprazolam for situational anxiety. My coping mechanisms have been relatively effective so have not yet taken any however I will be taking some when my wife delivers our baby. Will taking this drug effect my ability to make decisions?
Does Alprazolam affect decision making/judgement?
Does Alprazolam affect decision making/judgement?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Short-term use of alprazolam is not associated with cognitive impairment. You will be able to take this medication safely without any impairment in your judgement or decision-making. Long-term (months to years) use of this medication can indeed cause cognitive problems. But this will not be the case for you!
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Short-term use of alprazolam is not associated with cognitive impairment. You will be able to take this medication safely without any impairment in your judgement or decision-making. Long-term (months to years) use of this medication can indeed cause cognitive problems. But this will not be the case for you!
Please remember to rate and close this answer if you find it satisfactory.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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