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Xanax

Alprazolam

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7  Effectiveness
5.3  Side Effects
7.3  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 8 Xanax side effects and 6 Xanax benefits.

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The generic name of this medication is alprazolam and brand name is Xanax.

Xanax is manufactured by Pharmacia & Upjohn Company.

The active ingredient of this medication is alprazolam.

Mainly used in treating anxiety and panic disorder.
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Alprazolam 8 6.8 3.35 23 Get Info
Xanax 7.15 7.23 3.67 52 Get Info
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Effectiveness of Xanax by Condition
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Xanax, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 1% 9.4% 69.8% 12.5% 7.3%
Balance/Equilibrium 2.1% 17.5% 69.1% 4.1% 7.2%
Blood Pressure 0% 4.2% 82.1% 9.5% 4.2%
Breathing 1.1% 6.3% 82.1% 7.4% 3.2%
Confidence 2% 7.1% 56.1% 19.4% 15.3%
Coordination/Motor Skills 3.1% 24% 57.3% 9.4% 6.2%
Digestion 1% 2.1% 87.5% 4.2% 5.2%
Emotional Well-being 2% 14.3% 25.5% 30.6% 27.6%
Energy 6.1% 25.5% 42.9% 18.4% 7.1%
Eyesight 2.1% 5.3% 88.4% 1.1% 3.2%
Memory 11% 13% 64% 10% 2%
Mental Clarity 5.1% 20.2% 40.4% 23.2% 11.1%
Pain 1.1% 1.1% 74.7% 12.6% 10.5%
Patience 2% 15.2% 31.3% 37.4% 14.1%
Sexual Health 2.1% 14.6% 67.7% 8.3% 7.3%
Skin Complexion 2.1% 0% 90.5% 4.2% 3.2%
Sleep 3% 13.1% 21.2% 29.3% 33.3%
Stress Level 4% 11.1% 22.2% 37.4% 25.3%
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Commonly Reported Xanax Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams 76.9% 15.4% 0% 7.7% 0%
Addiction 53.8% 23.1% 15.4% 7.7% 0%
Anxiety 85.5% 4.8% 4.8% 2.4% 2.4%
Blurred Vision 83.3% 11.1% 0% 5.6% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 84.2% 10.5% 5.3% 0% 0%
Change in Sex Drive 84.1% 4.9% 4.9% 4.9% 1.2%
Change in Weight 78.9% 5.3% 7.9% 5.3% 2.6%
Chest Pain 84.6% 7.7% 7.7% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 88.9% 5.6% 0% 5.6% 0%
Confusion 73.7% 15.8% 5.3% 5.3% 0%
Constipation 94% 6% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 66.7% 27.8% 0% 0% 5.6%
Diarrhea 90.4% 5.3% 4.3% 0% 0%
Dizziness 77.1% 14.6% 5.2% 2.1% 1%
Drowsiness 51.6% 14% 14% 16.1% 4.3%
Dry Mouth 73.5% 16.9% 6% 3.6% 0%
Fatigue 63.5% 15.6% 9.4% 6.2% 5.2%
Fever 88.9% 0% 11.1% 0% 0%
Gas 66.7% 22.2% 5.6% 0% 5.6%
Headache 85.1% 5.3% 6.4% 1.1% 2.1%
Insomnia 91.5% 1.1% 3.2% 1.1% 3.2%
Irregular Heartbeat 88.9% 5.6% 5.6% 0% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 86.6% 3.7% 7.3% 1.2% 1.2%
Mood Swings 77.8% 0% 5.6% 11.1% 5.6%
Muscle Cramping 77.8% 16.7% 5.6% 0% 0%
Nausea 88.8% 5.6% 1.1% 2.2% 2.2%
Sensitivity to Light 88.9% 5.6% 5.6% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 72.2% 16.7% 11.1% 0% 0%
Sweating 84.3% 10.1% 3.4% 1.1% 1.1%
Tremors 89.9% 4.3% 1.4% 1.4% 2.9%
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Less Commonly Reported Xanax Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Addiction 0% 50% 0% 0% 50%
Aggressive / Impulsive Behavior 84% 8.5% 4.3% 1.1% 2.1%
Amnesia / Memory Loss 75.9% 14.5% 4.8% 3.6% 1.2%
Anxiety 70% 10% 20% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 81.8% 16.7% 0% 0% 1.5%
Change in Sex Drive 61.5% 23.1% 7.7% 7.7% 0%
Change in Weight 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Confusion 76.5% 20.6% 0% 1.5% 1.5%
Coordination / Balance Problems 76.9% 16.7% 2.6% 1.3% 2.6%
Depression 84.8% 9.1% 1.5% 4.5% 0%
Disorientation 85.2% 8.6% 1.2% 3.7% 1.2%
Double Vision 90.9% 6.1% 1.5% 0% 1.5%
Energy Loss 74.4% 15.9% 4.9% 0% 4.9%
Erectile Dysfunction 84.6% 7.7% 7.7% 0% 0%
Fainting 95.1% 3.7% 0% 0% 1.2%
Feelings of Anger / Rage 90.1% 2.5% 4.9% 1.2% 1.2%
Hallucinations 95.5% 0% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5%
Impaired Thinking / Judgment 76% 15.6% 2.1% 2.1% 4.2%
Indigestion 90.1% 3.7% 4.9% 0% 1.2%
Movement Problems 46.2% 46.2% 7.7% 0% 0%
Reduced Libido 87.5% 8.3% 2.1% 0% 2.1%
Slow Breathing 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Slow Heartbeat 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Slow Reflexes 74.7% 16.8% 5.3% 1.1% 2.1%
Slurred Speech 77.9% 13.7% 4.2% 1.1% 3.2%
Suicidal Tendencies 92.3% 0% 0% 7.7% 0%
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Episodes since taking Xanax
Since taking Xanax Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 0.8%
Blindness 1.6%
Fall 7.4%
Hallucination 1.6%
Hospitalization 4.1%
Seizure 1.6%
Stroke 0.8%
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User Comments about Xanax
14 Jan 2012 This medication helped relieve me of my stress and the harder parts of the day, but it made me very lethergic and feel like I had no energy whatsoever.
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07 Dec 2011 None
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27 Sep 2011 The next morning I am left with a "hang-over" type feeling. I like that I feel more relaxed but that's about it
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23 Sep 2011 Xanax helped reduce anxiety immensely after a couple traumatic events that occurred. i was relieved it was not hard to stop taking it as I know some people have had difficulty coming off of it.
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11 Aug 2011 HELPS WITH STRESS AND ANXIETY!
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