Regarding my mom, 53 years old.

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My mom is 53 years old and is alprazolam-addicted. We tried to stop the intake of alprax, atarax tablets and she is still using them, and I am residing in hyderabad 500 km away from home regarding work. Recently, My mom had seizure-like activity for the first time and she had it like fits (not a tongue bite). we consulted neurosurgeon.

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Dr. Srikant Sharma Psychiatrist 18 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Srikant Sharma

Psychiatrist 18 yrs exp Delhi

I can empathize with you...See Benzodiazepine dependence is a serious problem and is to be dealt with cautiously under the guidance of a Psychiatrist...Alprazolam is a well known culprit because of short half life...yes Medications will be required (benzos only with long half life)...I advise you to consult a Psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and Management of the case....Feel free to reach us for further queries... regards

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