Additional Information

Common Misspellings of Xanax are:
 
Common Misspellings include Zannex, Xannax, Zanax, Zannax, Zanex, Zanacks,and Zannacks

Why is this medication prescribed to patients?

Xanax is primarily used to treat anxiety disorders and panic disorders.
Xanax is a prescription medication called Benzodiazepines. When taken, it works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain.

Some Other uses for Xanax

Xanax also is used sometimes to treat generalized anxiety disorders GAD.  This condition is usually an extreme case and not just a normal case.

Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this medication for your condition.
Some symptoms are:

1.  Feeling shaky, jittery, or nervousness
2.  Feeling fearful
3.  Unexplained sweating
4.  Feeling like you are going to die

Xanax medication may be prescribed by your doctor for other uses; ask for more information.

What other information should you know about using your medications.
Keep all appointments with your doctor and make sure he knows all the medications you are taking.
Tell your doctor if you have any allergies or adverse reactions to medicines.
Ask you doctor is you should not intake any food, drinks, or activities while you take Xanax.

Symptoms of overdose may include:

Drowsiness
Vomiting
High or low temperature
Slowed or rapid pulse
Confusion
Slurred speach
Problems with coordination
Coma

In case of emergency overdose

You should call 1-800-222-1222 which is the phone number for every poison center in the United States. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If you have a poison emergency, you should call right away. Also call if you have a question about a poison or about poison prevention.. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.  For more information go to:  poison.org