It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Prazolam before taking it.
What is Prazolam
Prazolam is a benzodiazepine. Prazolam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety. Prazolam is used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression. Prazolam may also be used for purposes not listed in Prazolam guide.
Prazolam side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
depressed mood, thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself, unusual risk-taking behavior, decreased inhibitions, no fear of danger;
appetite or weight changes, loss of interest in sex.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Prazolam dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Anxiety:
Immediate-release tablets, orally disintegrating tablets, oral concentrate: Initial dose: 0.25 to 0.5 mg orally 3 times a day This dose may be gradually increased every 3 to 4 days if needed and tolerated. Maintenance dose: May increase up to maximum daily dose of 4 mg in divided doses
Usual Adult Dose for Panic Disorder:
Immediate-release tablets, orally disintegrating tablets: Initial dose: 0.5 mg orally 3 times a day This dose may be gradually increased every 3 to 4 days if needed and tolerated. Maintenance dose: 1 to 10 mg per day in divided doses Mean dose employed: 5 to 6 mg per day in divided doses Extended-release tablets: Initial dose: 0.5 to 1 mg once a day The daily dose may be gradually increased by no more than 1 mg every 3 to 4 days if needed and tolerated. Maintenance dose: 1 to 10 mg once a day Mean dose employed: 3 to 6 mg once a day
Usual Adult Dose for Depression:
Immediate-release tablets, orally disintegrating tablets, oral concentrate: Initial dose: 0.5 mg orally 3 times a day The daily dose may be gradually increased by no more than 1 mg every 3 to 4 days. Average Dose: Studies on the use of Prazolam for the treatment of depression have reported an average effective dose of 3 mg orally daily in divided doses Maximum Dose: Studies on the use of Prazolam for the treatment of depression have reported to have used 4.5 mg orally daily in divided doses as a maximum.
Usual Geriatric Dose for Anxiety:
Immediate-release tablets, orally disintegrating tablets, oral concentrate: Initial dose: 0.25 mg orally 2 to 3 times a day in elderly or debilitated patients This dose may be gradually increased if needed and tolerated. Because of increased sensitivity to benzodiazepines in elderly patients, Prazolam at daily doses greater than 2 mg meets the Beers criteria as a medication that is potentially inappropriate for use in older adults. Smaller doses may be effective as well as safer. Total daily doses should rarely exceed suggested maximums.
Usual Geriatric Dose for Depression:
Immediate-release tablets, orally disintegrating tablets, oral concentrate: Initial dose: 0.25 mg orally 2 to 3 times a day in elderly or debilitated patients This dose may be gradually increased if needed and tolerated. Because of increased sensitivity to benzodiazepines in elderly patients, Prazolam at daily doses greater than 2 mg meets the Beers criteria as a medication that is potentially inappropriate for use in older adults. Smaller doses may be effective as well as safer. Total daily doses should rarely exceed suggested maximums.
Usual Geriatric Dose for Panic Disorder:
Immediate-release tablets, orally disintegrating tablets: Initial dose: 0.25 mg orally 2 to 3 times a day in elderly or debilitated patients This dose may be gradually increased if needed and tolerated. Extended-release tablets: Initial dose: 0.5 mg once a day preferably in the morning This dose may be gradually increased if needed and tolerated. Because of increased sensitivity to benzodiazepines in elderly patients, Prazolam at daily doses greater than 2 mg meets the Beers criteria as a medication that is potentially inappropriate for use in older adults. Smaller doses may be effective as well as safer. Total daily doses should rarely exceed suggested maximums.
Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.
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Can Prazolam be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Prazolam?
It is dangerous to try and purchase Prazolam on the Internet or from vendors outside of the United States. Medications distributed from Internet sales may contain dangerous ingredients, or may not be distributed by a licensed pharmacy. Samples of Prazolam purchased on the Internet have been found to contain haloperidol, a potent antipsychotic drug with dangerous side effects. For more information, contact the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or visit www.fda.gov/buyonlineguide.
You should not take Prazolam if you have:
narrow-angle glaucoma;
if you are also taking itraconazole (Sporanox) or ketoconazole (Nizoral); or
if you are allergic to Prazolam or to other benzodiazepines, such as chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), or oxazepam (Serax).
To make sure Prazolam is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have any of these conditions:
asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), or other breathing problems;
glaucoma;
kidney or liver disease (especially alcoholic liver disease);
a history of depression or suicidal thoughts or behavior; or
a history of drug or alcohol addiction.
Prazolam may be habit forming and should be used only by the person for whom it was prescribed. Never share Prazolam with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.
FDA pregnancy category D. Do not use Prazolam if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby. Prazolam may also cause addiction or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn if the mother takes the medication during pregnancy. Use effective birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.
Prazolam can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are using Prazolam.
The sedative effects of Prazolam may last longer in older adults. Accidental falls are common in elderly patients who take benzodiazepines. Use caution to avoid falling or accidental injury while you are taking Prazolam.
Do not give this medication to anyone under 18 years old.
What other drugs will affect Prazolam?
Before using Prazolam, tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, other sedatives, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by Prazolam.
Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:
an antibiotic such as clarithromycin (Biaxin), erythromycin (E.E.S., EryPed, Ery-Tab, Erythrocin, Pediazole), rifabutin (Mycobutin), rifampin (Rifadin, Rifater, Rifamate), rifapentine (Priftin), or telithromycin (Ketek);
antifungal medication such as miconazole (Oravig) or voriconazole (Vfend);
an antidepressant such as fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem, Symbyax), fluvoxamine (Luvox), desipramine (Norpramin), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), or nefazodone;
a barbiturate such as butabarbital (Butisol), secobarbital (Seconal), pentobarbital (Nembutal), or phenobarbital (Solfoton);
heart or blood pressure medication such as amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), diltiazem (Tiazac, Cartia, Cardizem), nicardipine (Cardene), nifedipine (Nifedical, Procardia), or quinidine (Quin-G);
HIV/AIDS medicine such as atazanavir (Reyataz), delavirdine (Rescriptor), efavirenz (Sustiva, Atripla), etravirine (Intelence), indinavir (Crixivan), nelfinavir (Viracept), nevirapine (Viramune), saquinavir (Invirase), or ritonavir (Norvir, Kaletra); or
seizure medication such as carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Equetro, Tegretol), felbamate (Felbatol), oxcarbazepine (Trileptal), phenytoin (Dilantin), or primidone (Mysoline).
This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with Prazolam. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
How should I take Prazolam?
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow the pill whole. It is specially made to release medicine slowly in the body. Breaking the pill would cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.
Measure the liquid form of Prazolam with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Do not swallow the orally disintegrating tablets whole. Allow it to dissolve in your mouth without chewing.
Contact your doctor if this medicine seems to stop working as well in treating your panic or anxiety symptoms.
You may have seizures or withdrawal symptoms when you stop using Prazolam. Ask your doctor how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when you stop using Prazolam.
Keep track of the amount of medicine used from each new bottle. Prazolam is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Can Prazolam be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Prazolam be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Prazolam, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Prazolam. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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Patient reported useful
No survey data has been collected yet
Patient reported side effects
No survey data has been collected yet
One patient reported price estimates
Do you think The Price of Prazolam is Worth It? Do you feel you paid higher than the value you got from it after usage? According to reports from gmedication.com users, on whether the Prazolam medicine is affordable, users shared different opinions on the question. The views concerning the price of the medicine were based on some factors like the brand the patient bought, the price compared to its level of effectiveness, the nation or country where the medicine is sold, and the amount of money the patient has. For users who are of the opinion that the medicine is unaffordable, they may have to consider a medicine with another brand in a bid to reduce cost.
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Patient reported frequency of use
No survey data has been collected yet
Two patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used? Prazolam May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
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1-5mg
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Two patients reported time for results
How long will I use Prazolam before I begin to notice the effect? According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 1 day and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Prazolam. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Prazolam kindly click here
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1 day
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One patient reported administration
When is the best condition to take Prazolam: Before or after food? Based on the survey, the users of gmedication.com voted that Prazolam is best taken at After food. It is however worthy of mention that this popular vote may not be an appropriate description for your particular health condition. See your doctor for professional medical advice as regards the best time to take this medicine. If you wish to see the views of other users on the best time to take the medicine, simply click here.
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After food
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