Hi Swetha:

Alprazolam is also called Xanax, which is a benzodiazepine. I would wonder if you've spoken with your physician about this? Recommended dose is 0.25 to 0.5 mg, and you are asking if you can take 20 times the recommended dose. If you are treating panic disorder, then treatment of some panic disorder patients has required the use of Xanax at doses greater than 4 mg daily. When they were doing research they were testing up to 10 mg a day, but that was very rare. You are asking to use the highest doses tried in research in very controlled situations. You can read more about Xanax here.

You really need to call your doctor about this. Benzodiazepines are dangerous, very addictive, and should be respected.

Best of luck,

Dr. Diana Walcutt

*Dr. Walcutt is a Psychologist, not a Psychiatrist. Psychiatrists prescribe medications. Psychologists study them, but most Psychologists are not authorized to prescribe meds or give you specific advice about them. Dr. Walcutt's answers are not intended to diagnose or treat any medical or mental disorder. Any information given in a post about medication is for educational purposes only, and primarily to aid you in having an informed discussion with your own Psychiatrist/Physician.