Have panic disorders, taking a low dose of alprazolam. Will it cause any problem?
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I have a question about taking a low dose of alprazolam.... .375 Mg a day....for two weeks until I can see a psycho doctor....my therapist said this is ok....will this cause any problems at this low dose....I have panic disorders
Posted Tue, 2 Jul 2013
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Answered by Dr. Imraan Hussain 1 hour later
hi
Thanks for your query
i can feel your concerns
Dose of alprazolam is adjusted in each patient individually.Rapid reduction in dose can cause increased levels of anxiety,
malaise, weakness, insomnia, tachycardia, lightheadedness, and dizziness.
rapid tapering can even cause seizures in some patients.so dose reduction should be in collaboration with your doctor monitoring of withdrawl symptoms.
wishing you good health
regards
dr XXXXXXX
Thanks for your query
i can feel your concerns
Dose of alprazolam is adjusted in each patient individually.Rapid reduction in dose can cause increased levels of anxiety,
malaise, weakness, insomnia, tachycardia, lightheadedness, and dizziness.
rapid tapering can even cause seizures in some patients.so dose reduction should be in collaboration with your doctor monitoring of withdrawl symptoms.
wishing you good health
regards
dr XXXXXXX
Follow-up: Have panic disorders, taking a low dose of alprazolam. Will it cause any problem? 3 hours later
i think you misunderstood my question. I have only been taking this low dose for two days....this low dose seems to help with my anxiety. My therapist said that it is ok to take this until I see another doctor. I just want another opinion. I will only be taking this low dose for about two weeks. In other words, this low dose won't be any problems, that is what I was asking. Thanks
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