| What is Xanax? |
| Xanax is helps manage anxiety disorders or provides short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an antiolytic medication. Xanax is also indicated for the treatment of panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Xanax? |
| Common side effects include drowsiness and light-headedness. Less common side effects
include headache, confusion, restlessness, psychosis, transient hypotension, tachycardia, dry mouth, nausea and vomiting, constipation and visual disturbances. |
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| Are there any warnings about taking Xanax? |
| Patients should be cautioned against activities requiring mental alertness, judgement and physical coordination. Alcohol and benzodiazepines should
not be mixed when driving because of the unpredictable CNS depressant effects of this combination. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Xanax with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Xanax. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
It is important to check with your doctor before combining Xanax with
amiodarone, antihistamines, carbamazepine, certain antibiotics,
certain antidepressant drugs, cimetidine, cyclosporine,
digoxin, diltiazem, disulfiram, ergotamine, fluoxetine,
fluvoxamine, grapefruit juice, isoniazid, major tranquilizers,
nefazodone, nicardipine, nifedipine, oral contraceptives,
other central nervous system depressants, paroxetine,
propoxyphene, or sertraline. Xanax may intensify the effect of alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication. Never combine Xanax with
sporanox or nizoral. These drugs cause a buildup of Xanax in the body. |
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| Will Xanax cause drowsiness? |
| Yes, it is possible that Xanax may cause drowsiness so don't
do anything that can cause you or others harm while under the
medication. |
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