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Dizziness is often reported as being the withdrawal symptom that lasts the longest. A study testing neuropsychological factors found psychophysiological markers differing from normals, and concluded that protracted withdrawal syndrome was a genuine iatrogenic condition caused by the long-term use. [ 126 ]
A study found that of 42 patients treated with alprazolam, up to a third of long-term users of the benzodiazepine drug alprazolam develop depression. [40] Studies have shown that long-term use of benzodiazepines and the benzodiazepine receptor agonist nonbenzodiazepine Z drugs are associated with causing depression as well as a markedly raised ...
Alprazolam, sold under the brand name Xanax among others, is a fast-acting, potent tranquilizer of moderate duration within the triazolobenzodiazepine group of chemicals called benzodiazepines. [15] Alprazolam is most commonly prescribed in the management of anxiety disorders , especially panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). [ 9 ]
APA does not recommend benzodiazepines for persons with depressive symptoms or a recent history of substance use disorder. APA guidelines state that, in general, pharmacotherapy of panic disorder should be continued for at least a year, and that clinical experience supports continuing benzodiazepine treatment to prevent recurrence.
Dizziness [1] [2] Irritability [1] [2] Talkativeness [1] Changes in sex drive or ability [1] Changes in appetite [1] Sleep disturbances [2] Dry mouth [1] [2] Increased salivation [1] Other: Weight changes [1] Difficulty urinating [1] (yet left out because disputed on July 2009 - see Alprazolam talk page) Stomach disturbances [2]
There have been some anecdotal reports suggesting that weight loss drugs may be linked to vision problems, including blurred or warped vision. Rizzo said it’s unclear how the weight loss drugs ...
Blurred vision; Dyspnoea (shortness of breath) Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Migraine; Stevens–Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (potentially fatal skin reactions) Motorial weakness; Creatinine increase; Elevated liver enzymes; Hepatitis (liver swelling) Stomatitis (mouth swelling) Liver failure; Pulmonary oedema (fluid in the ...
Substances that may cause this toxidrome include cocaine, amphetamine and compounds based upon amphetamine's structure such as ephedrine , methamphetamine, phenylpropanolamine and pseudoephedrine. The bronchodilator salbutamol may also cause this toxidrome. It may appear very similar to the anticholinergic toxidrome, but is distinguished by ...