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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Xanax

Xanax has 56 Side Effects total
21 are Life Threatening
4 Occur Most Frequently

Uses of Xanax
 
Xanax is also known by the generic name Alprazolam


USES:
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).


Xanax has 21 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax
Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax
Critical Seriousness - Blood Disorder - Blood Dyscrasias is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax
Critical Seriousness - Cannot Focus Thoughts - Concentration Difficulty is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax
Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax
Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax
Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax
Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax
Critical Seriousness - Difficulty Speaking - Dysarthria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax
Critical Seriousness - Extrapyramidal Reaction - Extrapyramidal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax
Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax
Critical Seriousness - Liver Problems - Disease of Liver is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax
Critical Seriousness - Muscle Weakness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax
Critical Seriousness - Premenstrual Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax
Critical Seriousness - Problem Behavior - Behavioral Disorders is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax
Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax
Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax
Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax

Xanax has 4 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Xanax
Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Xanax
Inducing of a Relaxed Easy State - Sedation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Xanax
Slurred Speech is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Xanax

Xanax Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Xanax has interactions of severe seriousness with 11 drug(s):
Xanax has 1 severe interactions with Crixivan. Click here to see them
Xanax has 1 severe interactions with Delavirdine. Click here to see them
Xanax has 1 severe interactions with Indinavir. Click here to see them
Xanax has 2 severe interactions with Itraconazole. Click here to see them
Xanax has 1 severe interactions with Ketoconazole. Click here to see them
Xanax has 1 severe interactions with Nizoral. Click here to see them
Xanax has 1 severe interactions with Rescriptor. Click here to see them
Xanax has 1 severe interactions with Sodium Oxybate. Click here to see them
Xanax has 2 severe interactions with Sporanox. Click here to see them
Xanax has 1 severe interactions with Sporanox Pulsepak. Click here to see them
Xanax has 1 severe interactions with Xyrem. Click here to see them

Xanax has interactions of serious seriousness with 38 drug(s).

Xanax has interactions of moderate seriousness with 36 drug(s).

Xanax has interactions of unknown seriousness with 22 drug(s).

Xanax has 18 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Xanax.

Xanax Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Xanax.

Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Xanax.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Xanax.

Relative Contraindications 

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Xanax.

CNS Depression - Abnormal Nervous System Function Affecting Mental Alertness is a contraindication of Xanax.

Depression is a contraindication of Xanax.

Fainting - Feeling Faint is a contraindication of Xanax.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Xanax.

Sleep Apnea - Temporarily Stops Breathing While Sleeping is a contraindication of Xanax.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Xanax.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Xanax.

Contraindication Warnings 

Chronic Pulmonary Disease - Chronic Lung Disease is a contraindication of Xanax.

Debilitation - Weakened Patient is a contraindication of Xanax.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Xanax.

Obesity - Overweight is a contraindication of Xanax.

Open Angle Glaucoma - Wide-Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Xanax.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Xanax.

Tobacco Smoker - Tobacco Smoking is a contraindication of Xanax.

Xanax has 26 related brands and strengths:
 
Alprazolam 0.25 Mg Tab

Alprazolam 0.25 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Alprazolam 0.5 Mg Tab

Alprazolam 0.5 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Alprazolam 1 Mg Tab

Alprazolam 1 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Alprazolam 1 Mg/Ml Oral Concentrate

Alprazolam 2 Mg Tab

Alprazolam 2 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Alprazolam Er 0.5 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Alprazolam Er 1 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Alprazolam Er 2 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Alprazolam Er 3 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Alprazolam Intensol 1 Mg/Ml Oral Concentrate

Niravam 0.25 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Niravam 0.5 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Niravam 1 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Niravam 2 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Xanax 0.25 Mg Tab

Xanax 0.5 Mg Tab

Xanax 1 Mg Tab

Xanax 2 Mg Tab

Xanax Xr 0.5 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Xanax Xr 1 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Xanax Xr 2 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Xanax Xr 3 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Xanax - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe drowsiness, slowed/reduced reflexes, slowed breathing, loss of consciousness.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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