Alprazolam is an anxiolytic drug in the benzodiazepine class. This is the same class as diazepam, clonazepam, flurazepam, and others. Benzodiazepines affect the brain and central nervous system (CNS) by reducing excessive excitation. They function by boosting the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid, a neurotransmitter produced in the brain that is important for lowering stress and […]