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Alprazolam: Effects
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Alprazolam's exact mechanism of action is unknown. However, it is presumed to work by enhancing the effects of the body's GABA (Gamma-Amino Butyric Acid). GABA is the nervous system's primary inhibitory neurotransmitter, found in the brain and spinal cord. GABA tells the neurons that it contacts to slow down or stop firing, and this has a general calming and quieting effect on the brain.
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Alprazolam is ... used in recreation due to its "blackout" effects. On many accounts, alprazolam has been found to induce complete memory loss, leading the user into a 'zombie state.'[30] In some cases people, have been found to take more alprazolam during the aforementioned 'zombie state.'
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To assure safe and effective use of benzodiazepines, all patients prescribed Alprazolam should be provided with the following guidance. In addition, panic disorder patients, for whom doses greater than 4 mg/day are typically prescribed, should be advised about the risks associated with the use of higher doses.
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