For generalized anxiety disorder, the starting dose of Ksaol is 0.25 mg to 0.5 mg, taken three times per day. The maximum daily dose recommended is 4 mg. The recommended starting dose for panic disorder is 0.5 mg three times per day. Some people require 10 mg daily for panic disorder. Adults and older( age of 65) and those with liver problems should take lower doses. Alprazolam comes in Schedule II controlled substance with a boxed warning about abuse, misuse, withdrawal, and death. Possible side effects include: