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I have read your query carefully and understood that you have been taking Alprax (Alprazolam, a
benzodiazepine) 0.5mg at night and the night you dont take it you have disturbed sleep, raised pulse and partial seizures.
You are having BENZODIAZEPINE DEPENDENCE and what you are experiencing are the
withdrawal symptoms of Alprax (Alprazolam) which may range from insomnia, irritability,
restlessness, raised pulse rate and BP, and in severe cases seizures.
I would advice you to visit a
psychiatrist who can start a long acting benzodiazepine (like
clonazepam) which will be tapered slowly over weeks to months as per your condition. And you will have to refrain from using Alprax as it is a short acting benzodiazepine with higher potential for habit forming.
Hope I have answered your query, let me know if you need any further information.
Regards
DR. ASHUTOSH SINGH