alprazolam has been researched along with Restless Legs Syndrome 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.
Restless Legs Syndrome: A disorder characterized by aching or burning sensations in the lower and rarely the upper extremities that occur prior to sleep or may awaken the patient from sleep.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Restless leg syndrome is a frequently misdiagnosed and often misunderstood condition contributing to a complaint of insomnia in geriatric patients." | 5.27 | Possible efficacy of alprazolam in restless leg syndrome. ( Brown, L; Hirschowitz, J; Scharf, MB, 1986) |
| "Long-term, nightly benzodiazepine treatment of injurious parasomnias and other disorders of disrupted nocturnal sleep resulted in sustained efficacy in most cases, with low risk of dosage tolerance, adverse effects, or abuse." | 2.68 | Long-term, nightly benzodiazepine treatment of injurious parasomnias and other disorders of disrupted nocturnal sleep in 170 adults. ( Mahowald, MW; Schenck, CH, 1996) |
| "Restless leg syndrome is a frequently misdiagnosed and often misunderstood condition contributing to a complaint of insomnia in geriatric patients." | 1.27 | Possible efficacy of alprazolam in restless leg syndrome. ( Brown, L; Hirschowitz, J; Scharf, MB, 1986) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 1 (50.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (50.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Schenck, CH | 1 |
| Mahowald, MW | 1 |
| Scharf, MB | 1 |
| Brown, L | 1 |
| Hirschowitz, J | 1 |
1 trial available for alprazolam and Restless Legs Syndrome
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Long-term, nightly benzodiazepine treatment of injurious parasomnias and other disorders of disrupted nocturnal sleep in 170 adults.
Topics: Adult; Alprazolam; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Chronic Disease; Clonazepam; Drug Administration Schedule; F | 1996 |
1 other study available for alprazolam and Restless Legs Syndrome
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Possible efficacy of alprazolam in restless leg syndrome.
Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Alprazolam; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Tolerance; Female; Human | 1986 |