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alprazolam and Memory Disorders

alprazolam has been researched along with Memory Disorders in 4 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.

Memory Disorders: Disturbances in registering an impression, in the retention of an acquired impression, or in the recall of an impression. Memory impairments are associated with DEMENTIA; CRANIOCEREBRAL TRAUMA; ENCEPHALITIS; ALCOHOLISM (see also ALCOHOL AMNESTIC DISORDER); SCHIZOPHRENIA; and other conditions.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" As part of a placebo-controlled trial of alprazolam-XR (extended release) administered in combination with cognitive-behavioral therapy in patients with panic disorder, a battery of tests was used to measure neuropsychologic function."9.09Absence of neuropsychologic deficits in patients receiving long-term treatment with alprazolam-XR for panic disorder. ( Auerbach, M; Gladsjo, JA; Hahn, T; Haze, A; Judd, LL; McKinney, R; Oliver, T; Rabin, A; Rapaport, MH, 2001)
"In a multicenter placebo-controlled study, the safety, side effects, and patient acceptance of alprazolam for the treatment of panic disorder and agoraphobia were examined."9.06Alprazolam in panic disorder and agoraphobia: results from a multicenter trial. II. Patient acceptance, side effects, and safety. ( Ballenger, JC; Burrows, GD; DuPont, RL; Noyes, R; Pecknold, JC; Rifkin, A; Rubin, RT; Swinson, RP, 1988)
" As part of a placebo-controlled trial of alprazolam-XR (extended release) administered in combination with cognitive-behavioral therapy in patients with panic disorder, a battery of tests was used to measure neuropsychologic function."5.09Absence of neuropsychologic deficits in patients receiving long-term treatment with alprazolam-XR for panic disorder. ( Auerbach, M; Gladsjo, JA; Hahn, T; Haze, A; Judd, LL; McKinney, R; Oliver, T; Rabin, A; Rapaport, MH, 2001)
"This study was designed to identify a dose of alprazolam that would reduce anxiety associated with oral surgery without causing accompanying memory impairment."5.08Amnestic and anxiolytic effects of alprazolam in oral surgery patients. ( Coldwell, SE; Getz, T; Milgrom, P; Ramsay, DS, 1997)
"In a multicenter placebo-controlled study, the safety, side effects, and patient acceptance of alprazolam for the treatment of panic disorder and agoraphobia were examined."5.06Alprazolam in panic disorder and agoraphobia: results from a multicenter trial. II. Patient acceptance, side effects, and safety. ( Ballenger, JC; Burrows, GD; DuPont, RL; Noyes, R; Pecknold, JC; Rifkin, A; Rubin, RT; Swinson, RP, 1988)
" The results have implications for evaluating the safety of the long-term use of BZ medications."1.27Chronic use of benzodiazepines and psychomotor and cognitive test performance. ( Geller, AM; Lucki, I; Rickels, K, 1986)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (50.00)18.7374
1990's1 (25.00)18.2507
2000's1 (25.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Coldwell, SE1
Milgrom, P1
Getz, T1
Ramsay, DS1
Gladsjo, JA1
Rapaport, MH1
McKinney, R1
Auerbach, M1
Hahn, T1
Rabin, A1
Oliver, T1
Haze, A1
Judd, LL1
Lucki, I1
Rickels, K1
Geller, AM1
Noyes, R1
DuPont, RL1
Pecknold, JC1
Rifkin, A1
Rubin, RT1
Swinson, RP1
Ballenger, JC1
Burrows, GD1

Trials

3 trials available for alprazolam and Memory Disorders

ArticleYear
Amnestic and anxiolytic effects of alprazolam in oral surgery patients.
    Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 1997, Volume: 55, Issue:10

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Alprazolam; Analysis of Variance; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Anxiety; Dental Anxiety; D

1997
Absence of neuropsychologic deficits in patients receiving long-term treatment with alprazolam-XR for panic disorder.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2001, Volume: 21, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Alprazolam; Analysis of Variance; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Attention; Delayed-Action Preparations

2001
Alprazolam in panic disorder and agoraphobia: results from a multicenter trial. II. Patient acceptance, side effects, and safety.
    Archives of general psychiatry, 1988, Volume: 45, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Agoraphobia; Alprazolam; Anxiety Disorders; Ataxia; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; F

1988

Other Studies

1 other study available for alprazolam and Memory Disorders

ArticleYear
Chronic use of benzodiazepines and psychomotor and cognitive test performance.
    Psychopharmacology, 1986, Volume: 88, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Affect; Aged; Alprazolam; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Benzodiazepines; Clorazepate Dipotassium; Cogn

1986