Alprazolam vs Selank for anxiety
Short answer: For anxiety, more users report improvement with Selank — 97% of 112 reports, versus 85% of 60 for Alprazolam.
Alprazolam has 41 meta-analyses and 402 randomized trials on PubMed; Selank has 0 and 2.
Based on 127 reports about Alprazolam and 383 about Selank. Not medical advice.
| Alprazolam Medication | Selank Peptide | |
|---|---|---|
| Users say it helped | 44%helped77 reports · medium confidence | 75%helped138 reports · high confidence |
| Verdict | Mixed | Mostly positive |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | CResearch: Limited |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 41 / 402 | 0 / 2 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 85% (60) | 97% (112) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | 50% (8) | 86% (36) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 40% (5) | 90% (39) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 94% (16) | 90% (10) |
| Memory % reporting improvement | 17% (6) | 100% (9) |
| Common side effects | dependence, withdrawal, addiction, drowsiness | headache, tolerance, injection site, tingling |
| Typical dose reported | Not listed | Not listed |
AlprazolamFull Alprazolam profile →
Latest review conclusion
Numerous interactions between herbal medicines and conventional drugs have been documented. While the significance of many interactions is uncertain, several interactions, particularly those with St John's wort, may have serious clinical consequences.
Drugs, 2009 ↗What a user said
“Nope - only Xanax can help me sleep. Which isn’t a good option.”
SelankFull Selank profile →
What a user said
“Selank has improved my anxiety immensely, and am able to focus on things clearly.”
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