Alprazolam (Xanax, Xanor) - Contraindications

• Patients who have narrow-angle glaucoma should not take Alprazolam. It may worsen this condition.
• Before taking this medication, the patient should tell his/her doctor if he/she
  • has kidney disease;
  • has liver disease;
  • has asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, or another respiratory disease; or
  • is depressed or has suicidal thoughts.
  They may not be able to take Alprazolam, or they may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment in such conditions.
• Alprazolam is known to harm an unborn baby. Patients should not take this medication without first talking to their doctor about pregnancy.
• It is not known whether Alprazolam passes into breast milk. Patients should not take this medication without first talking to their doctor if they are breast-feeding a baby.
• If patients are over 65 years of age, they may be more likely to experience side effects from Alprazolam and may require a lower dose of this medication.
• Alprazolam is not approved for use by children younger than 18 years of age.

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