Xanax XR
Xanax XR medication is used to treat the panic and anxiety symptoms associated with panic disorder. Alprazolam 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)
How to use Xanax XR
Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once daily in the morning. Do not take with a high-fat meal because doing so can increase the risk of side effects. Do not crush or chew extended-release tablets. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Also, do not split the tablets unless they have a score line and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so. Swallow the whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing. Dosage is based on your medical condition, age, and response to treatment. Your dose may be gradually increased until the drug starts working well.
Side Effect
The most common side effects of XANAX XR include:
1. sedation
2. difficult or unclear ability to talk
3. problems with coordination
4. tiredness
5. drowsiness
6. memory problems
XANAX XR Warnings/Precautions:
Increased risk of drug-related mortality from concomitant use with opioids. Suicidal ideation. Depression. Psychosis. Mania. Renal, cardiovascular, hepatic, or pulmonary impairment; monitor. Discontinue if respiratory depression, hypoventilation, or apnea occurs. Monitor periodic CBCs, urinalysis, blood chemistry. Reevaluate periodically. Assess patient's risk for abuse, misuse, addiction prior to and during therapy. Avoid abrupt cessation. Change dose gradually. Drug or alcohol abusers. Elderly. Neonates/infants. Labor & delivery. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
