These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.
General Information
Question: We were wondering what this drug is prescribed for and what
it does.
Answer: Alprazolam is a drug which belongs to a class called
benzodiazepines. This includes valium, librium etc and is generally used
as a sedative. This is used a lot in anxiety conditions, sleep disorders
and over all agitation.
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