Adults—At first, 0.5 to 1 milligram (mg) taken in the morning once a day.

Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you.

Commonly reported side effects of alprazolam include: ataxia, cognitive dysfunction, constipation, depression, difficulty in micturition, drowsiness, dysarthria, fatigue, headache, weight gain.

It typically takes less than an hour to begin working and has a calming, relaxing effect.