Xanax is the branded name for the generic medication called alprazolam. Xanax is a prescription drug used to treat anxiety disorders and anxiety that is caused by depression. It can sometimes also be used for sleeping disorders (such as insomnia) but on an off-label basis following a medical consultation with a doctor or healthcare provider. Xanax is also used to treat patients suffering from panic disorders / panic attacks induced by situations that cause panic such as embarrassment, social anxiety, and helplessness. Xanax is a drug that works by regulating abnormal excitement stimulation in the brain.

Short-term use in anxiety

Fast-acting and long-lasting

Effective at sedation

Summary of Xanax (Alprazolam)

Type of drug Benzodiazepine

Health conditions prescribed for Generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorders / panic attack, seizure, epilepsy

Active Ingredient Alprazolam

Brand names Xanax

Available strengths 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 2mg

Available as Tablets, bars, powder

Possible side effects Drowsiness, tiredness, slurred speech, lack of balance / coordination, confusion, memory problems, anxiety

Patient Information Leaflet For more information about this medication, see the Xanax patient information leaflet.

Xanax UK

Xanax is the branded name of the generic prescription medication that is known as alprazolam (also commonly referred to as ‘generic xanax’). Xanax has many different uses, with its primary use being a treatment for people that suffer from a medical condition such as a generalized anxiety disorder / panic disorder, or those that struggle with panic and anxiety (WebMD, 2023). Xanax can provide relief for patients that previously found it difficult to find it. Whether an individual is struggling with a mild or severe anxiety disorder or panic disorder they can often feel helpless (Scottish Association for Mental Health, 2016), Xanax is ideal for combatting those feelings. It is a Class C controlled substance (Mind, 2021).

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