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Alprazolam, Xanax

  • See Also
  1. Benzodiazepine
  • Pharmacokinetics
  1. Half Life: 12-15 hours
  • Dosing
  1. Dose: 0.25 to 0.5 mg PO bid to tid
  2. Maximum Daily Dose: 4 mg
  • Risks
  1. Very difficult to wean due to addictive potential
  2. Avoid if Chemical Dependency history
  • Equivalent Dosing (for Benzodiazepine Withdrawal)
  1. Valium = Dose x10
  2. Phenobarbital = Dose x30