alprazolam
noun
al·praz·o·lam
al-ˈpra-zə-ˌlam 
: a benzodiazepine tranquilizer C17H13ClN4 used especially to treat mild to moderate anxiety
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This spike did not occur for other benzodiazepines—such as alprazolam or clonazepam—which are not mentioned in the show.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Nov. 2025
Buspirone for generalized anxiety disorder Short-term benzodiazepines (like alprazolam or diazepam) in certain situations
Other options, such as pregabalin or tricyclic antidepressants, are used when appropriate.
—Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2025
Moore, who is from South Carolina, used his job as a pharmacist at Gastonia’s Prescriptions Plus to sell sedative alprazolam and oxycodone, according to a news release from U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson’s office.
—Ryan Oehrli
july 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2025
Occasionally taking an anti-anxiety medication like diazepam or alprazolam can be safe and effective, Shahani says.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 18 Feb. 2025
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Nov. 2025
Buspirone for generalized anxiety disorder Short-term benzodiazepines (like alprazolam or diazepam) in certain situations
Other options, such as pregabalin or tricyclic antidepressants, are used when appropriate.
—Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2025
Moore, who is from South Carolina, used his job as a pharmacist at Gastonia’s Prescriptions Plus to sell sedative alprazolam and oxycodone, according to a news release from U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson’s office.
—Ryan Oehrli
july 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2025
Occasionally taking an anti-anxiety medication like diazepam or alprazolam can be safe and effective, Shahani says.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 18 Feb. 2025
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alprazolam
noun
al·praz·o·lam
al-ˈpraz-ə-ˌlam
: a benzodiazepine tranquilizer C17H13ClN4 used especially in the treatment of mild to moderate anxiety see xanax
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