Xanax, oral medication, also comes in the form of 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, and 3mg and is used for the treatment of panic and anxiety disorder. This medication works by acting on the brain and nerves to produce a calming effect.
It is a drug that should only be recommended by the physician for anxiety disorders and should only be taken only when it is needed. The excessive intake of this medication can cause respiratory difficulties, breathing problems, and other health-related problems.
• Xanax, the brand name of Alprazolam, is the only psychiatric medication in the U.S.
• This medication belongs to the group of drugs called benzodiazepine.
• The medicine increases the number of neurotransmitters in the brain and produces a calm and relax feeling.
• It is a safe and effective medication if taken only when it is prescribed.
Xanax 1mg under closed clinical trials can lead to severe effects, including dizziness, drowsiness, severe headache, vomiting, constipation, etc. Take this drug with or without food.
• It was found that 55% of users from no medical background acquired the pain killers for free form their relatives or friends
• 11.4% bought this from their friends or relatives
• 4.4% bought this drug from a dealer.
• It was found that in 2013, 50 million prescriptions were written for Xanax.
The dosage of this medication should be carefully monitored and should be adjusted based on the patients’ response to the treatment, age, and gender.
Also, some patients might notice a few allergic reactions, which include the itching, rashes, and swelling on the face, mouth, hands, and feet.
Doctors should know and be well aware of the medicines that the patient is already taking. One must give a detailed knowledge of the drug which he is already taking so that the health care provider can adjust the dosage accordingly
