PTSD
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comes from Google.
Call  your doctor or your pharmacist for info re medication.
MEDICATION - Generic name:
Alprazolam
Type:
Benzodiazepine
Target Symptoms:  Anxiety and panic disorder.
Contraindications:

Acute narrow angle glaucoma.
Risk of seizure in association with flumazenil treatment.
Possible side effects (call doctor):

Allergic reaction  (trouble breathing; throat closing; swelling lips, face, tongue;  hives);

sores in mouth, throat;     yellowing skin, eyes;    rash;    hallucinations;

severe confusion;    vision changes;    drowsy, dizzy, clumsy;    depressed;

nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation;    difficulty urinating;

vivid dreams;    headache;    dry mouth;    decreased sex drive;    behavior changes.
Brand Name
Xanax
Medication sometimes prescribed in the treatment of PTSD