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Xanax
This may make it very difficult to discontinue treatment with Xanax XR. Discontinuation symptoms, including the possibility of seizures, may occur following abrupt discontinuation from any dose.
Xanax is a Central Nervous System (CNA) depressant known as benzodiazepine, which is commonly prescribed by physicians to treat panic attacks, nervousness, and tension. Xanax, also known as alprazolam, is considered to be a Schedule IV.
Although there are many benefits to taking Xanax and other Schedule IV drugs, many patients are becoming addicted and therefore require an intervention and drug treatment program to overcome their addictions. The patient’s body can also build up a tolerance to the drug and require larger doses if taken for long periods of time.
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Side Effects
The most common side effect is sedation, but this often decreases or goes away in most people after their bodies get used to the drug. Until you experience how Xanax XR affects you, do not drive a car or operate potentially dangerous machinery, etc. Other common side effects, which occur in fewer patients.
Xanax Tablets are indicated for the management of anxiety disorder a condition corresponding most closely to the APA Diagnostic and Statistical Manual diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder or the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety.
Tolerance and dependence can occur with the use of Xanax. You may experience withdrawal symptoms if you suddenly stop using the drug or reduce the dosage too quickly. Withdrawal symptoms are listed under "What side effects may occur?" The drug dosage should be gradually reduced and only your doctor should advise you on how to discontinue or change your dose.
This medication may cause dependence, especially if it has been used regularly for an extended period of time, or if it has been used in high doses. In such cases, if you suddenly stop this drug, withdrawal reactions including seizures may occur.
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Medication Dosage
Xanax XR should not be used if you are allergic to benzodiazepines, have a condition called acute narrow angle glaucoma, or are taking the anti-fungal medications ketoconazole or itraconazole. Xanax XR is not recommended for use in pregnancy.
Xanax is a tranquilizer used in the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety or the treatment of anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorder is marked by unrealistic worry or excessive fears and concerns. Anxiety associated with depression is also responsive to Xanax.
Demonstrations of the effectiveness of Xanax by systematic clinical study are limited to 4 months duration for anxiety disorder and 4 to 10 weeks duration for panic disorder; however.
The successful treatment of many panic disorder patients has required the use of Xanax at doses greater than 4 mg daily. In controlled trials conducted to establish the efficacy of Xanax in panic disorder, doses in the range of 1 to 10 mg daily were used.
But the risk may be increased with extended use at doses greater than 4 mg/day. It is important that you get your doctor's advice on how to discontinue treatment safely and carefully. Gradually tapering your Xanax XR dose will help to decrease the possibility of discontinuation symptoms.
The necessary duration of treatment for panic disorder patients responding to Xanax is unknown. After a period of extended freedom from attacks, a carefully supervised tapered discontinuation.
Xanax is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves.
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