Side Effects of Xanax
Side Effects of Xanax
Generic Name: AlprazolamXanax belongs to benzodiazepines drug group which affects unbalanced brain chemicals that cause social anxiety. It is commonly used to treat panic and social anxiety disorders brought about by depression.
Common Side Effects
- Slurred speech
- Dizziness
- Unsteadiness
- Unusual weakness or tiredness
- Trembling
- Abdominal pain or cramps
- Vision changes or blurred vision
- Sexual drive changes
- Diarrhea
- Mouth dryness, constant thirst
- Constipation
- Feeling of unreality
- Increase in bronchial secretions, watering of the mouth
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Muscle spasms
- Problems pertaining to urination
- Memory lapse
- Mental depression
- Irregular heartbeat
- Confusion
- Anxiety
- Abnormal thinking (delusions, disorientation)
- Hallucination
- Muscle weakness
- Rash or skin itching
- Jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes)
- Weakness or unusual fatigue
- Irritability
- Nervousness or unusual excitement
- Sleep problems
- Unusual bruising or bleeding
- Uncontrollable body movement
- Continuing ulcers
- Continuing soreness in the throat or mouth
- Agitation
- Bizarre or aggressive behaviour
- Anger outbursts
- Convulsions
- Fever and chills
- Continuing slurred speech
- Severe weakness
- Difficulty breathing
- Severe drowsiness, coma
- Seizures or convulsions
- Slow reflexes
- Staggering
- Slow heartbeat
- Continuing confusion
Rare Side Effects of Xanax
- Xanax must not be used if you have a serious liver disease or if you�re allergic to it and other benzodiazepine drugs, like Valium, Tranxene, Ativan, Librium, Klonopin or Serax.
- Never take Xanax if you are pregnant or suspect that you�re pregnant. The drug could possibly harm the fetus and result to various birth defects.
- Never drink alcohol while taking Xanax, since the drug will just increase the alcohol�s effect.
- Xanax is highly addictive and must only be used by someone whom the doctor prescribed the medication to. It shouldn�t be shared with anyone else, especially with a person with a history of addiction or drug abuse.
Personal Note: I have personally taken Xanax in the past for my social anxiety. This is one of the most horrible meds to get addicted to. If a doctor offers you Xanax, make sure you only take it less than a week or two. If it goes further, it may become addicted to it. Trust me on this � I know. I went from Xanax to Klonopin where things are a little better, but still can get bad every now and then.
Klonopin stabilizes you more � at least that is my experience. However, if you decide to withdrawal from it, you may want to taper off little by little until your not taking it anymore. This will be very hard to do, so be patient and be persistent in overcoming the addiction to Xanax or Klonopin.
Serious Side Effects
Note: Some Xanax side effects are possibly serious, even if they only occur occasionally, and must be instantly reported to a healthcare provider.
Overdose Effects
Note: Effects caused by Xanax overdose can be fatal and must be reported to the doctor immediately.