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Have Taken Alprax. How Many Hours Of Deep Sleep?
Question: Dear / I have take alprax 0.5mg
1 pill take to how many hours deep sleep.
1 pill take to how many hours deep sleep.
Brief Answer:
Action start within one hour and last for 7-24hrs.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing to XXXXXXX
First I want to clear your misconception that alprazolam is primarily for deep sleep.
Primarily,it is an anxiolytic and and used in anxiety and panic disorders.
Its intake reduces anxiety and so person becomes calm and he/she can sleep.
Sedation is its side effect and is due to its overdose.
Its effects starts within one hour and can last up to 7 hrs to 24 hours depending upon person to person.
Dear, it is a habit forming drug, So it shouldn't be taken indiscriminately.
It shouldn't be taken for long time and shouldn't be abruptly stopped. Abrupt stoppage may precipitate seizure, body shaking, headache etc.
So, better you should consult your doctor for your problem.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Action start within one hour and last for 7-24hrs.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing to XXXXXXX
First I want to clear your misconception that alprazolam is primarily for deep sleep.
Primarily,it is an anxiolytic and and used in anxiety and panic disorders.
Its intake reduces anxiety and so person becomes calm and he/she can sleep.
Sedation is its side effect and is due to its overdose.
Its effects starts within one hour and can last up to 7 hrs to 24 hours depending upon person to person.
Dear, it is a habit forming drug, So it shouldn't be taken indiscriminately.
It shouldn't be taken for long time and shouldn't be abruptly stopped. Abrupt stoppage may precipitate seizure, body shaking, headache etc.
So, better you should consult your doctor for your problem.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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