Xanax (alprazolam) is
a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). Alprazolam affects chemicals in the
brain that may be unbalanced in people with anxiety. Xanax is used to treat
anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression.
- Generic Name: alprazolam
- Imprint: XANAX 0.25
- Strength: 0.25 mg
- Color: White
- Size: 9.00 mm
- Shape: Elliptical / Oval
- Drug Class: Benzodiazepines
- Pregnancy Category: D - Positive evidence of risk
- CSA Schedule: 4 - Some potential for abuse
- Manufacturer: Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group
- National Drug Code (NDC): 00009-0029
What
is Xanax?
Xanax (alprazolam) is a benzodiazepine
(ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). Alprazolam affects chemicals in the brain that may
be unbalanced in people with anxiety. Xanax is used to treat anxiety disorders,
panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression. Xanax may also be used for
purposes not listed in this medication guide.
How
should I take Xanax?
Take Xanax exactly as prescribed by
your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Never use
alprazolam in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Tell your doctor
if the medicine seems to stop working as well in treating your symptoms.
Alprazolam may be habit-forming. Never share Xanax with another person,
especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction.
What
happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you
remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled
dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What
happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or
call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of alprazolam can be
fatal. Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, confusion, and muscle
weakness, loss of balance or coordination, feeling light-headed, and fainting.
What
should I avoid while taking Xanax?
Xanax may impair your thinking or
reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be
alert. Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects. Grapefruit
and grapefruit juice may interact with alprazolam and lead to unwanted side
effects. Discuss the use of grapefruit products with your doctor.
Xanax
side effects?
Get emergency medical help if you have
signs of an allergic reaction to Xanax: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of
your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call
your doctor at once if you have:
depressed mood, thoughts of suicide or
hurting yourself; racing thoughts, increased energy, unusual risk-taking
behavior; confusion, agitation, hostility, hallucinations; uncontrolled muscle
movements, tremor, seizure (convulsions); or pounding heartbeats or fluttering
in your chest.
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