Alprazolam: Difference between revisions
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MDElliottMD (talk | contribs) Comprehensive categorization: +Benzodiazepines, GABAA Positive Allosteric Modulators (General), GABAergics, Anxiolytics & Sedative-Hypnotics |
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* '''Cognitive impairment''' — both acute (memory, attention) and chronic with long-term use; partial reversibility uncertain. | * '''Cognitive impairment''' — both acute (memory, attention) and chronic with long-term use; partial reversibility uncertain. | ||
* '''Falls and fractures''' in elderly. | * '''Falls and fractures''' in elderly. | ||
* '''Anterograde amnesia''' — clinically significant; can be exploited for criminal purposes ( | * '''Anterograde amnesia''' — clinically significant; can be exploited for criminal purposes (medicine-facilitated assault). | ||
* '''Misuse and diversion''' — Xanax has substantial street value and frequent recreational misuse. | * '''Misuse and diversion''' — Xanax has substantial street value and frequent recreational misuse. | ||
* '''Suicide risk in overdose''' — especially when combined with alcohol or opioids. | * '''Suicide risk in overdose''' — especially when combined with alcohol or opioids. | ||