Alprazolam is used in the treatment of anxiety and panic disorder.
How Alprazolam works: Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine that increases the action of a chemical messenger called GABA. This enhancement helps to suppress the abnormal and excessive activity of nerve cells in the brain.
Common side effects of Alprazolam include memory impairment, sleepiness, nausea, constipation, difficulty speaking, impaired coordination, abnormal voluntary movements, and decreased libido.