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Xanax® Information |
| Xanax (Alprazolam) is used to treat
anxiety disorders and panic attacks. Alprazolam
is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines.
It works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain. |
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Xanax Uses |
Xanax Without Prescription is a tranquilizer used
in the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety or the treatment
of anxiety disorders. It is sometimes prescribed for treatment
of alcohol withdrawal, fear of open spaces and strangers,
depression, irritable bowel syndrome and premenstrual syndrome. |
How to take Xanax |
Follow the directions for using Xanax provided by
your doctor. Xanax may be taken with or without food.
If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach
irritation. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit
juice while you are being treated with Xanax. |
Xanax Side effects |
| Side effects of Xanax that may go away during treatment,
include excessive daytime drowsiness, unusual weakness, dizziness,
lightheadedness, headache, clumsiness, or unsteadiness. If
they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. If
you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist |
Xanax Precaution |
Do not exceed the recommended dose or take Xanax
for longer than prescribed. Exceeding the recommended dose
or taking Xanax for longer than prescribed may be habit-forming.
Xanax may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive,
operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous
until you know how you react to Xanax. Xanax
will add to the effects of other medicines and alcohol. Ask
your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines
can cause drowsiness. For women: Xanax has been shown
to cause harm to the human fetus. If you plan on becoming
pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks
of using Xanax during pregnancy. Xanax is excreted
in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions.
Some medical conditions may interact with Xanax: if
you have glaucoma or a predisposition for glaucoma, liver
problems, lung problems or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD), muscle problems, depression, suicidal tendencies,
a blood disorder known as porphyria, or a history of substance
abuse or dependence. |
Xanax Drug interactions |
Some medicines may interact with Xanax. Tell your
health care provider if you are taking any other medicines,
especially any of the following: Rifampin or St. John's wort
because the effectiveness of Xanax may be decreased;
Azole antifungals (eg, itraconazole, ketoconazole), cimetidine,
clozapine, delavirdine, fluvoxamine, HIV protease inhibitors
(eg, ritonavir), fluoxetine, macrolides and ketolides (eg,
erythromycin, azithromycin), nefazodone, omeprazole, propoxyphene,
sodium oxybate (GHB), or valproic acid because side effects
such as increased sedation or heart problems may occur; Clozapine,
hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), or valproic acid because the actions
and side effects of these medicines may be increased. This
may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur.
Ask your health care provider if Xanax may interact
with other medicines that you take. Check with your health
care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of
any medicine. |
Missed dose of Xanax |
If you miss a dose of Xanax and you are using it
regularly, take it as soon as possible. If you do not remember
until later, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular
dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. |
Xanax Storage |
Store of Xanax at room temperature between 59 and
86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. |
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