What is Xanax?
It is a medication which is usually called as short acting benzodiazepine. Its generic name is Alprazolam.
What is Xanax used for?
The medication of Xanax is used for treating medical issues like anxiety disorders. In this it mainly treats panic disorder or generalised anxiety disorder.
How does Xanax work?
Xanax works by increasing the amount of neurotransmitter GABA in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.
It works towards providing a calm and relaxed feeling.
How does Xanax make you feel?
Many people who take Xanax recreationally, or without prescription, describe the feeling as sedating and calming.
Xanax users describe feeling as more relaxed, tired and calming.
How many strengths Xanax is available?
The medication for Xanax is in the form of tablets. It comes in various strengths. The strengths are 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg or 2 mg.
While the Xanax extended release tablets come in strength of 0. 5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg or 3 mg.
Is taking Xanax 1 mg enough?
The usual Xanax dosage is between 0.75 and 1 mg per day with each daily amount broken up into three 0.25 – 0.5 mg doses.
This is considered to be the normal dose of Xanax. Depending on the severity of a person’s anxiety or panic disorder, the dosage can be increased.
How to take proper dosage of Xanax?
The orally disintegrating tablet can be taken with or without water. Swallow the extended release tablets whole, without crushing or breaking it into pieces.
In the initial stage of treatment the doctor will prescribe patients to take Xanax 1 mg tablets. This is because it is a low strength tablet.
The doctor will gradually increase the dose, not more than once every 3 to 4 days. Taking Xanax can be habit forming.
Can regular intake of Xanax harm the health of a patient?
Xanax is dangerous not just because it can create dependence, but it can also have long term health effects that are detrimental.
Research shows that abusing Xanax can lead to long term memory damage, emotional changes and an increased likelihood of suicidal thoughts or tendencies.
What are the possible side effects of Xanax?
Xanax intake may produce certain side effects. But with little health concern, it can be treated quite easily. If you experience below symptoms, immediately contact the concerned doctor :-
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Drowsiness
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Tiredness
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Dizziness
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Sleep problems ( insomnia)
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Memory problems
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Poor balance or coordination
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Slurred speech
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Trouble concentration
