Alplax contains alprazolam, a prescription sedative in the benzodiazepines family. Benzodiazepines were originally developed as a replacement for barbiturates. Alplax, also known as Xanax affects the brain and central nervous system (CNS). It boasts a brain chemical called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which slows down the nerve cell activity in the brain. The result is a calm and relaxed feeling. It is also used as an auxiliary treatment for mood conditions caused by moderate depression. It’s available in both generic form and extended-release form (Xanax XR). In America, this medication is a schedule IV controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act.
Those who suffer from severe mood condition disorders, panic attacks, and even those with mood conditions produced by moderate depression may use this medication. Patients should be duly warned that this medication is habit-forming, so long-term use and/or abuse may cause you to develop a physical dependence on Alplax, which includes withdrawal reactions during rapid or abrupt halting of treatment.
Alplax should be taken orally as instructed by your physician. The dosage is based on your response to treatment and medical condition. You should use the dropper included with the product to cautiously measure the dosage and mix it in soft food or liquid (water, applesauce, pudding) just before taking it. As noted earlier, this medication is highly addictive, especially when used for a long period or in high dosages. If you stop using this medication after you’ve become dependent on it, withdrawal reactions like seizures may occur. Report any such symptoms to your doctor as soon as you possibly can.
Common side effects of Alplax
Side effects include dizziness and drowsiness. If any of these symptoms continue or worsen, contact your pharmacist or healthcare specialist immediately. On that note, avoid working with heavy machinery or driving while taking this medication. Also inform your doctor promptly once the following rare but serious side effects occur: sleep disturbances, voiding difficulties, walking difficulties, decreased or increased interest in sex, clumsiness, slurred speech, and mood swings.
Consult with your doctor after any of these extremely rare but exceptionally serious side effects occur: persistent sore throat, fever, signs of infection, dark urine, yellowing of your eyes or skin (jaundice), fatigue, persistent wamble or emesis, and stomach or abdominal pain.
You must also be wary of symptoms indicating an acute allergic reaction to the medication like breathing difficulties, severe dizziness, swelling, itching, and rash even though such occurrences are most unlikely. Contact your doctor or pharmacist and seek immediate medical care if any of the above-mentioned symptoms arise.
Before taking this medication, inform your pharmacist or doctor if you’re allergic to it or any other benzodiazepines like lorazepam and diazepam. You should then inform him if you have any other allergies as well. From there, report your medical history to him, especially of severe lung or breathing problems like COPD and sleep apnea, kidney disease, liver disease, and drug or alcohol abuse. You must also limit your alcohol intake while undergoing Alplax therapy.
When stopping long-term and regular treatment with Alplax, you must first gradually reduce your dosage as directed by your doctor in order to avoid any severe withdrawal reactions. Constant consultation between your doctor and pharmacist is a must during this crucial time. The chances of a patient developing medication-seeking behavior after stopping therapy are rare but serious. You should seek prompt medical attention in case that side effect occurs.
This medication has been proven to pass into breast milk, so you must not under any circumstances breastfeed while taking this medication. Furthermore, this medication should not be used during pregnancy as well because of the potential harm it could cause to your unborn child. Consult your healthcare specialist for further information.
Why And How Do People Abuse Alplax?
While prescribed Alplax use offers a therapeutic, maintainable dosage that is overseen by a doctor, recreational abuse is widely variable, and in turn, extremely dangerous. The sedated and relaxed states heighten as dosages spiral out of control within patterns of abuse and addiction.
While Alplax is abused alone as explained by American Family Physician (AFP), it is more often abused with another drug (polydrug abuse). The user’s primary purpose here is to increase (in regards to desired, pleasurable feelings), level out or reduce (negative) symptoms of a certain drug. Benzo may be used to magnify the pleasurable effect a person seeks or to self-treat withdrawal.
Symptoms and signs of Aplax abuse
- Feelings of elation.
- Sleeping for extended periods of time.
- Light-headedness.
- Difficulty concentrating.
- Problems with memory.
Alplax Addiction Treatment
Overcoming an addiction to Alplax isn’t easy, but people do it every day. Medical detox and a treatment program can give someone addicted to Alplax their best chance at achieving sobriety. Talk with a treatment provider today for help finding an Alplax or Xanax addiction treatment program. SEE: Snorting Valium
