Xanax Effects

Xanax is a prescription drug with the generic name Alprazolam that is used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, manic depression and various forms of mental disorders. Xanax affects chemicals in the brain to give a soothing and calming effect to the unbalanced and unstable state of the mind. Xanax is most commonly used to relieve anxiety, nervousness, and tension associated with anxiety disorders. Xanax is also equally effective in the treatment of panic disorders.

Certain side effects may occur to you when you take Xanax. Some of the commonly occurring side effects of Xanax are:

• Giddiness
• Drowsiness
• Inaudible speech
• Unsteadiness

The less common side effects of Xanax are:

• Bewilderment
• Random heartbeats
• Loss of memory
• anxiety

The rare side effects of Xanax are:

The side effects of Xanax listed above may disappear after your body gets accustomed to the drug. However, you can consult a physician if they occur repeatedly and become too bothersome.

Xanax can be disastrous if it is taken in excess amount. An overdose of Xanax may lead to convulsions, feelings of uncertainty, severe breathing difficulties, shock or even coma at times.

When you stop a Xanax treatment abruptly after taking it for a long period of time, many withdrawal symptoms may occur to you. Some of the withdrawal symptoms of Xanax are: irritability, sleep disorder, nervousness, cramps, confusion, mental depression, nausea, tremors, seizures, hallucinations etc.

Once you've started taking Xanax for a period of time, you are likely to develop a "long- term relationship" with it. Prolonged use of Xanax can make a person physically and psychologically dependent on Xanax, causing Xanax Addiction. It’s true that many doctors don't like to prescribe Xanax, especially the dosage required to effectively treat panic disorder. Xanax works so well that you may be less motivated to deal with issues contributing to your panic disorder. Instead, it might lead to Xanax addiction.