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What Causes Constant Feeling Of Electrical Impulses In The Head?

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Posted on Wed, 10 Jun 2015
Question: I have had zinging sensations in my head all day. Like electrical impulses what could be causing this
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Common side effect of alprazolam

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Xanax contains alprazolam and has a half life of about 11 hours for an immediate release form of the drug. Alprazolam should ideally be taken half an hour before going to bed , preferably at night. Taking it in the morning would interfere with your normal circadian rhythm. It can cause drowsiness, numbness or tingling sensations in the head/limbs etc. It can also lead to impaired co ordination and memory. Please get your blood pressure and blood sugar, electrolytes checked via a health facility near you if the condition persists or worsens for longer than 10 hours after you took the Xanax. However, most likely the numbness and tingling will reduce as the drug gets eliminated. Maintain adequate hydration and try to take some rest for a while.

Let me know if you have any query

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

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Dr. M.S. Khalil
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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What Causes Constant Feeling Of Electrical Impulses In The Head?

Brief Answer: Common side effect of alprazolam Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern Xanax contains alprazolam and has a half life of about 11 hours for an immediate release form of the drug. Alprazolam should ideally be taken half an hour before going to bed , preferably at night. Taking it in the morning would interfere with your normal circadian rhythm. It can cause drowsiness, numbness or tingling sensations in the head/limbs etc. It can also lead to impaired co ordination and memory. Please get your blood pressure and blood sugar, electrolytes checked via a health facility near you if the condition persists or worsens for longer than 10 hours after you took the Xanax. However, most likely the numbness and tingling will reduce as the drug gets eliminated. Maintain adequate hydration and try to take some rest for a while. Let me know if you have any query Wishing you best of health Thanks Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action. For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107 Dr. M.S. Khalil