A prescription medication, Xanax is a short acting medication that is a member of the benzodiazepine class. This medication is used to treat anxiety disorders as well as panic attacks most commonly. 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 patients. Xanax was the first medication that as approved specifically to treat panic attacks. buy Xanax online
Most patients who take Xanax as prescribed will find that their condition or the symptoms of their condition are controlled within the first week of taking Xanax, which is why it is so popular. Xanax is also one of the medications that are known to be misused, though most people do not develop a full blown substance abuse problem. This being said, it is possible for there to be a physical dependency on the medication 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 even suicidal ideation.
Unfortunately, Xanax is associated with some side effects. 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. For those who find that Xanax is causing too many side effects, they should contact their doctor to determine is Xanax is still the best option or if there is another medication that might be a safer alternative.