What is Xanax?
Xanax is the best medication for treating anxiety and panic disorders from the medicine group known as benzodiazepines. A group of medicines refers to the category of medications that works similarly.
Many people also buy Xanax online as the generic version known as Alprazolam. It is the active ingredient of the brand version. It is usually less costly than the brand version. But dosages and strength may vary. The medicine works by affecting the brain chemicals known as GABA.
Doctors prescribe this medicine for treating anxiety and panic disorders with or without the fear of places that might cause panic, embarrassment, or fear (Agoraphobia). Various Xanax uses are not mentioned in this article; for more information, consult with the prescribing doctor.
What are the warnings and precautions associated with Xanax?
Do not buy Xanax online if you are allergic to it or if you have porphyria. To ensure safety, inform the doctor if you ever had:
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- History of drug abuse
Do not buy Xanax online if you are pregnant or planning to become one; using this medicine during pregnancy can cause congenital disabilities to an unborn baby, or the baby could become dependent on the medicine after birth. Babies born dependent on the medication may need medical attention for several weeks.
Do drink alcohol or smoke while using Xanax because using it with alcohol can cause life-threatening side effects.
How long does Xanax last?
To measure how long a medicine stays in the body, doctors use a unique measuring formula known as the half-life; Xanax half-life refers to how long the body takes to remove half a dose from the body. The half-life of this medicine is for 11 hours; it takes 4-5 half-lives for the medicine to remove the medication altogether. It will take up to 3-4 days for the medicine to leave the body.
