Alprazolam+Propranolol

• Anxiety
• Panic attacks
• Migraines (if the patient has excessive anxiety)

When should one not use Alprazolam+Propranolol

• Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
• Acute myocardial infarction
• Acute narrow-angle glaucoma
• Alcohol intake.
• Congestive heart failure
• Haemorrhage
• Digitalis and verapamil therapy

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Confusion
• Memory impairment
• Slow heart rate
• Tiredness
• Nightmares
• Hallucinations
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Low blood pressure
• Can hide the symptoms of low blood sugar in people with diabetes, so keep monitoring your blood glucose levels.
• Long-term effects include both physical and psychological dependence.

Other General Warnings

• You should not stop taking it if you feel you are not getting the benefit, since this medication takes a few weeks to show its effect
• You must avoid sudden rising from a lying down position; otherwise, you will feel dizzy.
• You must not forget to tell your dentist or another doctor that you are taking this medicine as its dose might need to be decreased or stopped altogether.
• You need to have a regular follow-up with your doctor.
• It is important to note that this medicine can be abused or misused. Monitor carefully while on this medication. Talk to your doctor if you have a history of addiction or substance misuse.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Cetirizine
• Metoclopramide
• Opioids like morphine, tramadol, etc.
• Ketoconazole
• Itraconazole
• Antihypertensives
• Alcohol

Interactions with food items

• Food rich in fat may increase the concentration of alprazolam.
• Grapefruit must be avoided as it can raise the concentration of this medication to potentially high levels.

Overdose

Missed a Dose