Xanax is the most prescribed medicine in the U.S. to treat anxiety disorders and anxiety caused by depression. Alprazolam works by increasing the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.
It is also sometimes recommended for the treatment of panic disorders. It is a federally controlled substance because it may lead to dependence.
No, Xanax doesn't affect everyone in the same way. There are various factors which decide the effect of Xanax on you like mental state at the time of the treatment, age, weight, metabolism, and dosage.
If you are taking Xanax for the first time, it is necessary to know about Xanax's side effects.
Side effects of Xanax are extreme drowsiness, muscle weakness, confusion, fainting, loss of balance, feeling lightheaded, high blood pressure, lack of coordination, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, agitation, hallucinations, coma, teary eyes, runny nose, yawning, loss of appetite, stomach cramps, sweating, chills, muscle aches, back pain.
It is not the complete list of the side effects of Xanax. It is not always necessary that you feel side effects still, but if you feel any side effects of Xanax in you, call your health consultant for medical attention.
Xanax doses are available in the form of 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, and 2 mg. The effect of Xanax increases as the dose increases. For the first time, users of Xanax doctors recommend the possible lowest dose, and then after seeing your response, he will slowly increase your dose.