What if the drug is abruptly stopped?
It is important to know that a sudden stop in taking the drug can produce a seizure. Patients should discontinue the medicine gradually. When the dosage is tapered off gradually, the effects are minimal. Signs and symptoms of withdrawal are often more prominent after rapid decrease of dosage or abrupt discontinuance. In addition, individuals with a history of seizures or epilepsy, should not be abruptly discontinued from alprazolam. Discontinuation symptoms are frequently confused with rebound symptoms and relapse. Because of the danger of withdrawal, abrupt discontinuation of treatment should be avoided, see WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION for recommended tapering and discontinuation schedule.
