alprazolam has been researched along with Death, Sudden in 2 studies
Alprazolam: A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238)
alprazolam : A member of the class of triazolobenzodiazepines that is 4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepine carrying methyl, phenyl and chloro substituents at positions 1, 6 and 8 respectively. Alprazolam is only found in individuals that have taken this drug.
Death, Sudden: The abrupt cessation of all vital bodily functions, manifested by the permanent loss of total cerebral, respiratory, and cardiovascular functions.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "This is a case report of severe psychosis and seizures following abrupt discontinuation of alprazolam and then the recurrence of seizures at the end of a gradual tapering schedule." | 7.68 | Death following suspected alprazolam withdrawal seizures: a case report. ( Bryant, SG; Haque, W; Watson, DJ, 1990) |
| "This is a case report of severe psychosis and seizures following abrupt discontinuation of alprazolam and then the recurrence of seizures at the end of a gradual tapering schedule." | 3.68 | Death following suspected alprazolam withdrawal seizures: a case report. ( Bryant, SG; Haque, W; Watson, DJ, 1990) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (50.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (50.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Darke, S | 1 |
| Torok, M | 1 |
| Duflou, J | 1 |
| Haque, W | 1 |
| Watson, DJ | 1 |
| Bryant, SG | 1 |
2 other studies available for alprazolam and Death, Sudden
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Circumstances and toxicology of sudden or unnatural deaths involving alprazolam.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Alprazolam; Cause of Death; Death, Sudden; Female; Human | 2014 |
Death following suspected alprazolam withdrawal seizures: a case report.
Topics: Alprazolam; Arrhythmias, Cardiac; Death, Sudden; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Psychoses, Substance-I | 1990 |