Alprazolam: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine. It is a prescription medicine used for anxiety disorders and panic disorder. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 15 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Alprazolam works
Alprazolam increases the effect of GABA, a natural chemical messenger that calms activity in the brain. This produces a relaxing effect that reduces tension, worry and panic fairly quickly. The same calming action explains why it can cause drowsiness and slowed reactions.
What is Alprazolam used for?
- Anxiety disorders and panic disorder
Alprazolam is used for short-term relief of severe anxiety that is disabling or causing great distress, and for panic disorder, with or without a fear of open or crowded places. Because of the risk of dependence, it is usually prescribed for a limited period, often alongside other treatments such as talking therapy or a longer-term medicine for anxiety.
Side effects of Alprazolam
Alprazolam commonly causes some degree of drowsiness. Other frequent side effects include:
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness or light-headedness
- Poor coordination or unsteadiness
- Forgetfulness
- Tiredness
Get urgent medical help for slow or shallow breathing, extreme drowsiness or difficulty waking, especially if it has been taken with alcohol or opioid painkillers.
Precautions and warnings
- Alprazolam is a controlled medicine that can cause tolerance and dependence; use it only as prescribed and for the shortest time possible.
- Never stop it suddenly after regular use, as this can cause withdrawal symptoms such as rebound anxiety, sleeplessness and, rarely, fits; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually.
- Do not drink alcohol or take opioid painkillers, sleeping tablets or other sedatives with it.
- Do not drive or operate machinery while taking it, and take extra care to avoid falls if you are older.
- It is generally avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding, so tell your doctor if either applies to you.
Frequently asked questions about Alprazolam
What is the price of Alprazolam in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Alprazolam products currently in stock range from Rs 82 to Rs 1,141 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Zolam 0.5mg Tablet at Rs 82. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Alprazolam are available in Pakistan?
Alprazolam is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Neuxam (Standpharma), Azolam (Merck Marker Ltd), Nervin (Werrick Pharmaceuticals Pakistan Ltd), Pinix (Adamjee Pharmaceuticals Ltd.), Alp (Hilton Pharma Ltd), Zenith (Ferozsons Laboratories Limited), Hilaxin (Himont Pharmaceutical Ltd) and Lampro (Saffron Pharmaceutical Company), along with 7 more brands listed below.Do I need a prescription for Alprazolam?
Yes. Alprazolam is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Alprazolam be used during pregnancy?
It is generally avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding, so tell your doctor if either applies to you.
Are all Alprazolam brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Alprazolam in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Alprazolam brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 20+ products containing Alprazolam from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
