Xanax Side Effects

What is Xanax?

Xanax is generically known as alprazolam and belongs to a drug group known as benzodiazepines. Xanax has an effect on brain chemicals that become imbalanced, leading to anxiety. It is administered to people suffering from anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and depressive anxiety. Xanax can be used for other purposes. Consult a doctor for more information.

Potential for Abuse?

Xanax, along with similar benzodiazepines, is one of the most abused drugs in the world, especially in the USA. It is particularly dangerous to inject Xanax because it does not dissolve in water and can cause serious damage to arteries. It is abused because of its euphoric effects, as well as a potential for addiction.

Xanax Side Effects

Serious Xanax side effects:

• Allergic reaction: swelling, rashes, difficult breathing
  
• Depression
• Risk-taking behavior
• Irritability
• Hallucinations
• Hyperactivity
• Convulsions
• Less frequent urination
• Tremor
• Jaundice

Less serious Xanax side effects:

• Fatigue
• Amnesia
• Insomnia
• Difficulty concentration
• Weakness
• Blurry sight
• Increased perspiration
• Reduced sex drive
  

This is not a complete list of Xanax side effects. Consult your doctor for a full list.

Interesting Xanax Tidbits

Here are some interesting facts about Xanax:

• Xanax can be addictive.  If it has been taken for a prolonged period of time and is discontinued, the symptoms it was formerly addressing can be greatly exacerbated during withdrawal
• Overdosing on Xanax can be dangerous, sometimes even resulting in death. 
  
• Xanax has a halflife of 10-16 hours
• Xanax is metabolized by the liver

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