alprazolam
Prescription for panic
Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine medication prescribed for anxiety and panic disorders, sold under brand names including Xanax.
It works by enhancing the effect of a neurotransmitter that calms brain activity.
Alprazolam carries risks of dependence and withdrawal, and is a controlled substance in most countries: The doctor prescribed alprazolam for her panic attacks.
Anti-anxiety sedative medication
- temazepamSedative-hypnotic for insomnia
- ValiumBenzodiazepine brand name
- LibriumBenzodiazepine brand for anxiety
- benzodiazepineSedative drug class
benzo · barbiturate · cross-tolerance · receptor · GABA
Branded alprazolam sedative
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
- pharmacyMedicinal dispensary
- pharmacistMedicine dispensing professional
- doseQuantity of medicine
tablet · pill · refill · script · rx · generic · brand-name · dispensing
Uncontrollable sudden fear
- fearEmotional response to threat
- worryTroubled mental state
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
tension · apprehension · phobia · agitation · restlessness · dread · palpitations · insomnia
Drug-induced calm state
- calmFree from agitation
- relaxationState of being unwound
- drowsinessState of near-sleep
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
euphoria · disinhibition · impairment · amnesia · dizziness · lethargy · confusion · blackout
lorazepam
Anti-anxiety sedative medication
- temazepamSedative-hypnotic for insomnia
- ValiumBenzodiazepine brand name
- LibriumBenzodiazepine brand for anxiety
benzodiazepine · benzo · barbiturate · cross-tolerance · receptor · GABA
Xanax
Branded alprazolam sedative
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
- pharmacyMedicinal dispensary
- pharmacistMedicine dispensing professional
dose · tablet · pill · refill · script · rx · generic · brand-name · dispensing · prescription
panic
Uncontrollable sudden fear
nervousness · tension · apprehension · phobia · agitation · restlessness · dread · palpitations · insomnia · trembling
sedation
Drug-induced calm state
- calmFree from agitation
- relaxationState of being unwound
- drowsinessState of near-sleep
tranquility · euphoria · disinhibition · impairment · amnesia · dizziness · lethargy · confusion · blackout · tolerance
withdrawal
Act of taking away
- addictionCompulsive substance reliance
- taperingProgressive decrease in width
- detoxSubstance removal process
craving · seizure · rebound · discontinuation · abuse · misuse · overdose · contraindication · naloxone · rehab
alprazolamamphetamine
Central nervous system stimulant
methamphetamine · caffeine · Adderall · Ritalin · cocaine
alprazolamfluoxetine
Generic SSRI antidepressant
antidepressant · sertraline · SSRI · bupropion · stimulant
alprazolamcaffeine
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
stimulant · cortisol · adrenaline · epinephrine · stress hormone