Xanax and Alcohol/Food Interactions

There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with Xanax (alprazolam).

Moderate

Alprazolam Food

Moderate Food Interaction

Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with ALPRAZolam and lead to potentially dangerous side effects. Discuss the use of grapefruit products with your doctor. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor. Do not drink alcohol while taking ALPRAZolam. This medication can increase the effects of alcohol. You may feel more drowsy, dizzy, or tired if you take ALPRAZolam with alcohol. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.

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Moderate

Alprazolam Obesity

Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility

benzodiazepines - obesity

The plasma half-lives of benzodiazepines may be prolonged in obese patients, presumably due to increased distribution into fat. Marked increases in distribution (> 100%) have been reported for diazepam and midazolam, and moderate increases (25% to 100%) for alprazolam, lorazepam, and oxazepam. Therapy with benzodiazepines should be administered cautiously in obese patients, with careful monitoring of CNS status. Longer dosing intervals may be appropriate. When dosing by weight, loading doses should be based on actual body weight, while maintenance dose should be based on ideal body weight to avoid toxicity.

References

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(2002) "Product Information. Valium (diazepam)." Roche Laboratories
(2002) "Product Information. Ativan (lorazepam)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories
(2001) "Product Information. Serax (oxazepam)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories
(2001) "Product Information. Restoril (temazepam)." Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Corporation
(2001) "Product Information. Halcion (triazolam)." Pharmacia and Upjohn
(2001) "Product Information. Dalmane (flurazepam)." Roche Laboratories
(2001) "Product Information. Tranxene (clorazepate)." Abbott Pharmaceutical
(2001) "Product Information. Klonopin (clonazepam)." Roche Laboratories
(2022) "Product Information. Prosom (estazolam)." Abbott Pharmaceutical
(2001) "Product Information. Librium (chlordiazepoxide)." Roche Laboratories
(2001) "Product Information. Doral (quazepam)." Wallace Laboratories
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Xanax drug interactions

There are 549 drug interactions with Xanax (alprazolam).

Xanax disease interactions

There are 9 disease interactions with Xanax (alprazolam) which include:

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major	Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate	Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circ*mstances.
Minor	Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown	No interaction information available.

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