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Seizures induced by abrupt discontinuation of alprazolam.

A Breier, D S Charney, J C Nelson.   

Abstract

Two patients had grand mal seizures following abrupt discontinuation of short-term treatment with alprazolam. Alprazolam's pharmacokinetic and clinical properties are discussed in relation to withdrawal reactions.

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Year:  1984        PMID: 6150649     DOI: 10.1176/ajp.141.12.1606

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Am J Psychiatry        ISSN: 0002-953X            Impact factor:   18.112


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