What is Xanax?
Xanax is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines
(ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Xanax affects chemicals in the brain that
may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.
Xanax is used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression.
Xanax may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Xanax is used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression.
Xanax may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Xanax Side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these
signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of
your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have
any of these serious side effects:
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unusual risk-taking behavior, decreased inhibitions, no fear of danger;
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depressed mood, thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself;
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hyperactivity, agitation, hostility, hallucinations;
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feeling light-headed, fainting;
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seizure (convulsions);
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urinating less than usual or not at all;
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muscle twitching, tremor; or
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jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Less serious side effects are more likely to occur, such as:
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drowsiness, dizziness, feeling irritable;
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amnesia or forgetfulness, trouble concentrating;
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sleep problems (insomnia);
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muscle weakness, lack of balance or coordination, slurred speech;
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blurred vision;
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nausea, vomiting, constipation, appetite or weight changes;
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dry or watery mouth, increased sweating; or
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loss of interest in sex.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
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unusual risk-taking behavior, decreased inhibitions, no fear of danger;
*
depressed mood, thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself;
*
hyperactivity, agitation, hostility, hallucinations;
*
feeling light-headed, fainting;
*
seizure (convulsions);
*
urinating less than usual or not at all;
*
muscle twitching, tremor; or
*
jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Less serious side effects are more likely to occur, such as:
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drowsiness, dizziness, feeling irritable;
*
amnesia or forgetfulness, trouble concentrating;
*
sleep problems (insomnia);
*
muscle weakness, lack of balance or coordination, slurred speech;
*
blurred vision;
*
nausea, vomiting, constipation, appetite or weight changes;
*
dry or watery mouth, increased sweating; or
*
loss of interest in sex.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.