Xanax is the trade name for the prescription medication Alprazolam and is a medication that is used to treat anxiety disorders as well as panic attacks. Xanax has also been used for anxiety that is associated with moderate to severe depression. This medication has many different properties to it including being a sedative, a hypnotic, an anticonvulsant, an anxiolytic, as well as a muscle relaxant in some individuals so it can be used for a wide variety of patients and conditions as the prescribing doctors sees fit. xanax no prescription
Xanax was the first medication on the market to be approved specifically for the treatment of panic attacks but is has been found to be very effective in the treatment of depression related anxiety as well as a broad variety of anxiety disorders. While the medication is widely used, there are also many symptoms that may or may not be associated with it. Some of the more common complaints include but are not limited to hives, fatigued, loss of coordination, rashes, suicidal ideation, hallucinations, ataxia, short term memory loss, and more. Most patient’s find that the symptoms subside on their own, and those that linger are usually not bothersome enough to discontinue taking Xanax as prescribed.
It’s important for patients to take Xanax exactly as it is prescribed because it is possible for there to be a physical dependency on Xanax that can cause withdrawal and rebound symptoms of anxiety, panic, or depression if the medication is stopped too quickly. Instead of simply stopping, patients need to taper the dosage gradually. Withdrawal symptoms include insomnia, dysphoria, stomach pain, muscle cramping, vomiting, anxiety, depression, tremors, sweating, and suicidal ideation. Patients should discuss any concerns they have with their doctor about withdrawal and discontinuation of Xanax.