HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Does Intake Of Alprazolam For Austio Arthritis Lead To Fatigue And Voice Loss?

Dear Doctor. I am a 73 year old retired Grandfather, happily married to the same woman for 52 years. 5 9 tall, 165 lbs. I was a custom home builder for 45 years and found a lot of satisfaction doing my work. It gave me a lot of purpose in life. It seems as though retirement is hard for me. My problem is, quite often I feel extremely fatigued and I lose my voice. I have been diagnosed with quite severe austio-arthritis in my neck and have trouble getting a really good sleep at night. For about 2 years I have been taking one 0.5mg Alprazolam tablet at bedtime. Could this medication be the cause of my fatigue and voice loss?
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Dear patient
Alprazolam is anxiety reducing drug and leads to sleep at night. It doesn't affect voice. Fatigue may be due to inadequate sleep or pain due to osteoarthritis. Also alprazolam is habit forming and long term use is not advised.so you should be investigated For neck osteoarthritis with Xray of cervical spine anteroposterior and lateral views to confirm diagnosis. You need to consult expert spine surgeon with report. All the best.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Does Intake Of Alprazolam For Austio Arthritis Lead To Fatigue And Voice Loss?

Dear patient Alprazolam is anxiety reducing drug and leads to sleep at night. It doesn t affect voice. Fatigue may be due to inadequate sleep or pain due to osteoarthritis. Also alprazolam is habit forming and long term use is not advised.so you should be investigated For neck osteoarthritis with Xray of cervical spine anteroposterior and lateral views to confirm diagnosis. You need to consult expert spine surgeon with report. All the best.