Alprazolam
COMMON & BRAND NAMES
Xanax; Niravam
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Anxiolytic; Sedative; Benzodiazepine
CHEMICAL NAME
8-chloro-1-methyl-6-phenyl-4H-[1,2,4]-triazolo[4,3-a] [1,4]benzodiazepine
DESCRIPTION
Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine anxiolytic commonly prescribed as a sleep aid and for the treatment of anxiety disorders. It is considered to be one of the shorter duration benzodiazepines.
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EXPERIENCES #
Teenage Lobotomy, by smackron
I'm One of the Lucky Ones, by tryingmybest
Not My Cup of Tea, by Venus In Furs
An Assessment of Numerous Benzodiazepines, by nervewing
Using Less Than a Milligram at an Irregular Schedule, by xanaxsuccexx
OFF-SITE RESOURCES
OTHER RESOURCES #
(see also A Primer of Drug Action, 8th Ed.)
ARTICLES #
Listening to Xanax - New York Magazine, Mar 18 2012
MEDIA COVERAGE #
Counterfeit Xanax Has Now Killed At Least Three People In SF - SFist, Oct 2015