What side effects can this medication cause?

Alprazolam may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• drowsiness
• light-headedness
• tiredness
• dizziness
• irritability
• talkativeness
• dry mouth
• increased salivation
• changes in sex drive or ability
• changes in appetite
• weight changes
• difficulty urinating

Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:

• seizures
• seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist (hallucinating)
• severe skin rash
• yellowing of the skin or eyes
• memory problems
• confusion
• problems with coordination

Alprazolam may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.

If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm or by phone 1-800-332-1088.