What Are the Uses of Xanax and How It Works?

Xanax or Alprazolam is known as anti-anxiety medicine. It is prescribed by doctors to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and panic disorders. It is known by common street names which include Benzos, Bars, Handlebars, Xannies, and Ladders. It belongs to drugs called benzodiazepines. 

 

How do Xanax works?

 

Xanax induces a calming effect on the brain and central nervous system. It boosts the activity of natural chemical (GABA) in the brain to release anxiety and tension. 

 

Xanax: Availability and Dosage

 

Xanax is easily available in local drug stores as well as online. You can buy Xanax online sitting in any corner of the world. You can get it in several forms and strengths. Avail Xanax in the form of orally disintegrating tablets available in 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg or 2mg potencies. It is also available in two forms extended-release tablets in the strengths of 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg or 3mg. 

 

As it provides relaxation to the mind, Xanax 1mg is famous for its recreational use. You can buy Xanax1mg online.

 

An abuse or a misuse of Xanax should be avoided due to its habit-forming and addictive properties. An overdose of Xanax may lead to addiction, overdose, or death.

 

What are the precautions to be taken while using Xanax?

 

People having any of the health conditions discussed below should avoid the usage of Xanax:

·                     Allergic to Xanax or other medicines of the same group

·                     asthma or breathing problems 

·                     epilepsy

·                     liver or kidney disease

·                     narrow-angle glaucoma

·                     depression

·                     depression

·                     suicidal tendencies

Xanax is not taken if you are pregnant, especially during the first trimester of the pregnancy as taking Xanax may increase the risk of various abnormalities and cause harm to the baby. It should be avoided in lactating or breastfeeding women.

 

Effects of Xanax withdrawal

 

When you take Xanax regularly for a prolonged time or in larger amounts, the brain gets used to this drug. If its consumption is ceased abruptly, it may cause the following withdrawal symptoms:

 

· Nausea

· Insomnia

· Trembling

· Loss of appetite 

· Tremors

· Cramps

· Tingling in arms and legs

· Pain in the jaw or teeth

· Muscle aches

· Headache

· Sensitivity to light and sound

· Delirium

· Diarrhoea

· Blurred vision

· Numbness of fingers

· Heart palpitations

· Paranoia

· Seizures

· Hypertension

· Sweating

· Fever

 

 What are the side effects of Xanax?

 

Some common and manageable side effects of taking Xanax are:

 

· weakness

· Headache

· drowsiness

· weight gain or Loss

· low levels of energy 

· lack of concentration

· tremors

· Loss of appetite

· confused state of mind

· depression

· constipation or diarrhea

· nervousness

· dry mouth or increased saliva

· NauseaNausea or vomiting

· Pain in muscles

· light-headedness

· change in sex drive

· menstrual imbalance

· blurred vision

· fear of dying

· aggressive behavior

· mood swings

 

In case you notice some serious side effects after taking Xanax, you should immediately call your medical practitioner for help. Some symptoms of concern are as follows:

 

· chest pain  

· seizures

· yellowing of the eyes or skin

· hallucinations

· sleepwalking

· suicidal thoughts

· memory loss

· difficulty in breathing

· tachycardia or heart palpitations

· swelling 

· slurred speech or difficulty talking

· Loss of coordination

· trouble walking

· itching