The most important information about xanax
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to xanax or to other benzodiazepines, such as chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), or oxazepam (Serax). This medication can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not use xanax if you are pregnant.
Before taking xanax, tell your doctor if you have any breathing problems, glaucoma, kidney or liver disease, or a history of depression, suicidal thoughts, or addiction to drugs or alcohol.
Do not drink alcohol while taking xanax. This medication can increase the effects of alcohol.
Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy. They can add to sleepiness caused by xanax.
Xanax may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Xanax should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it.
What is xanax?
Xanax is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Xanax affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.
Xanax is used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression.
Xanax may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What to discuss with your doctor before taking xanax
Do not use this medication if you have:
narrow-angle glaucoma;
if you are also taking itraconazole (Sporanox) or ketoconazole (Nizoral); or
if you are allergic to xanax or to other benzodiazepines, such as chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), or oxazepam (Serax).
Before taking xanax, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), or other breathing problems;
glaucoma;
kidney or liver disease (especially alcoholic liver disease);
a history of depression or suicidal thoughts or behavior; or
a history of drug or alcohol addiction.
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use xanax, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.
FDA pregnancy category D. Xanax can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not use xanax without your doctor's consent if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment. Use an effective form of birth control while you are using this medication. Xanax can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. The sedative effects of xanax may last longer in older adults. Accidental falls are common in elderly patients who take benzodiazepines. Use caution to avoid falling or accidental injury while you are taking xanax. Do not give this medication to anyone under 18 years old.
How to take xanax
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication.
Xanax may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Xanax should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow the pill whole. It is specially made to release medicine slowly in the body. Breaking the pill would cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.
Measure the liquid form of xanax with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
To take xanax orally disintegrating tablets (Niravam):
Using dry hands, remove a tablet from the bottle and place the tablet on your tongue. It will begin to dissolve right away.
Do not swallow the tablet whole. Allow it to dissolve in your mouth without chewing.
Swallow several times as the tablet dissolves. If desired, you may drink liquid after the tablet has completely dissolved.
Contact your doctor if this medicine seems to stop working as well in treating your panic or anxiety symptoms.
Your symptoms may return when you stop using xanax after using it over a long period of time. You may also have seizures or withdrawal symptoms when you stop using xanax. Withdrawal symptoms may include blurred vision, trouble concentrating, loss of appetite, diarrhea, muscle twitching, numbness or tingling, or increased sensations.
Do not stop using xanax suddenly without first talking to your doctor. You may need to use less and less before you stop the medication completely.
To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your doctor will need to check your progress on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.
Store xanax at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Remove any cotton from the bottle of disintegrating tablets, and keep the bottle tightly closed.
Keep track of how many pills have been used from each new bottle of this medicine. Benzodiazepines are drugs of abuse and you should be aware if any person in the household is using this medicine improperly or without a prescription.
In case of missing a dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
In case of overdosing
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. An overdose of xanax can be fatal.
Symptoms of an xanax overdose may include extreme drowsiness, confusion, muscle weakness, loss of balance or coordination, feeling light-headed, fainting, or coma.
What to avoid while taking xanax
Do not drink alcohol while taking xanax. This medication can increase the effects of alcohol. Xanax buy can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold medicine, pain medication, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety). They can increase some of the side effects of xanax.
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with xanax and lead to potentially dangerous effects. Discuss the use of grapefruit products with your doctor. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.
The possible side effects of xanax
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
unusual risk-taking behavior, decreased inhibitions, no fear of danger;
depressed mood, thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself;
hyperactivity, agitation, hostility;
hallucinations;
feeling light-headed, fainting;
seizure (convulsions);
urinating less than usual or not at all;
muscle twitching, tremor; or
jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Less serious side effects are more likely to occur, such as:
drowsiness, dizziness;
amnesia or forgetfulness, trouble concentrating;
feeling irritable;
sleep problems (insomnia);
muscle weakness, lack of balance or coordination;
slurred speech;
blurred vision;
appetite or weight changes;
nausea, vomiting, constipation;
dry or watery mouth, increased sweating; or
loss of interest in sex.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs xanax will affect
Before taking xanax, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:
birth control pills;
cimetidine (Tagamet);
diltiazem (Tiazac, Cartia, Cardizem);
isoniazid (Nydrazid, Rifamate);
propoxyphene (Darvon, Darvocet);
seizure medication;
antibiotics such as fluconazole (Diflucan), itraconazole (Sporanox) or ketoconazole (Nizoral); or
antidepressants such as fluvoxamine (Luvox), desipramine (Norpramin), or imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil).
If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to buy xanax, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.
There may be other drugs not listed that can affect xanax. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not buy or start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
Brand Names: Niravam, Xanax, Xanax XR,
[14-03-2011]
Phobia. Or How to overcome fear.
Fear is perhaps the most ancient and important of the basic human emotions. Fear warns us of impending danger. In normal life, some time after undergoing a stressful situation, we return to self after a while after a fright. But there are instances in life when the fear starts to control the man and takes possession of nearly all his life. Patients suffering from various phobias, anxiety, panic attacks, are constantly in a state of stress is not transmitted. Akin to other emotions, the level of fear can be mild, moderate or very strong, depending on the individual person and the circumstances in which it is located. A phobia is an unreasonable, intense and constant fear of some specific situations, actions, people, things, or animals that do not actually exist, or the level of danger, in fact, extremely low. According to official statistics, the prevalence of phobias vary widely. This disease is reported to have benefited from 7 to 13% of the population in Western countries. But the number of people suffering from phobias, greatly underestimated, as most patients prefer not to seek medical help. They are self-seeking ways, but not healing, but only the opportunity to avoid situations or things that they fear a panic. Phobias may limit the efficiency and productivity, significantly lower self-esteem people, disrupt their daily life, adversely affect family relationships, because people who suffer from phobic disorders, more than anything else can not think, moreover, how to do everything possible to avoid the terrible feeling of panic anxiety.
Typically, people suffering from phobias, try to avoid what they fear. If it can not be implemented immediately, they may experience the following symptoms:
In severe, advanced cases can not do without medication. Doctor prescribes an antidepressant based on the severity of the patient when the psychotherapeutic methods of treatment are not enough. Medications are prescribed to restore a proper balance of chemicals in the brain of the patient. Drug treatment includes the appointment of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil), and benzodiazepines such as diazepam (Valium) and alprazolam (Xanax). Many phobias are best treated with a combination of drugs and psychotherapeutic methods.
[03-04-2011]I think I depressed!
According to world statistics, the phrase "How are you doing?" Is the most frequently asked question. Delivered to the interest and participation between business casual or the sake of decency, it still leads to a real assessment of their condition. Unfortunately, more and more frequently instead of the usual "best of" or "Great!" We hear "Winter, dark, sleepy insane! Would rather have the summer "or" Do not ask! Mid-month, and the money is gone. "," Worse than ever! Wages declined by nearly half! "," Awful! I got fired! ". Indeed, the economic crisis occurred in the worst season of the year - winter. Someone was unemployed, someone is reduced salary or left without premium, as someone he was forced to cut staff, stop production and run into debt. " People are tired, unhappy and unnecessary. In the modern world, even there was such a thing as "social depression. It certainly is not a medical term, but very accurately reflects the state of modern man wrapped a set of economic, political and service problems.
Depressed mood, depression, prostration, apathy or irritability, sleep disturbances, impaired attention - all symptoms of depression.
Along with anxiety disorders and chronic fatigue depression is one of the most common mental illnesses. Diagnosis is made by doctors or psychiatrists, psychotherapists, if these symptoms are pursuing a person for more than two weeks. Secrete endogenous depression, which has no basis in their individual events, and exogenous, caused understandable stressful episode in human life (such as loss of a loved one, unrequited love, dismissal from work, lack of material means for existence, etc.). Unfortunately, in most cases, this disease does not pass on their own and require prolonged medical treatment. Should not be delayed treatment. The result did not take long, because now developed a range of safe and effective drugs for the treatment of depressive disorders.
In addition, you just need a regular outdoor recreation and sports. Engage them, walk around the shopping! Visit the beautician and hairdresser! Get a dose, though artificial, but a bright and beautiful sunshine in the solarium! Try to get pleasure out of life and appreciate every passing day!
[24-04-2011]
About "Xanax (Alprazolam) 0.5mg"
Q: Hello!
Tell me please, who knows.
A psychiatrist appointed "Xanax (Alprazolam) 0.5mg" after I turned to him with a headache (oppressive, dull, constant), and with it anxiety and nervousness.
Take this medicine for 3 weeks on half tablets in the morning and evening.
No nervousness, constant headache has passed, but arises when talking. The same dull and unpleasant (right-hand side of the head) and is accompanied not been worried state.
Turned to her repeatedly, tried to parallel "Fluanxol 0.5mg" 1 tablet with utra. First 2 days kind of like the mood has improved and the pain in my head almost was not, but then increased anxiety, insomnia, and appeared even calf muscles ache began. This drug is clearly not gone.
Now accept only Xanax.
I am 23 years old.
Somebody something that can advise?
Thank vzaranee!
A: There is nothing worse than using "collective therapy." Go to a psychiatrist and say that the drug did not go. If you do not doveryaetet doctor - change it to another, but must be treated from only one doctor, otherwise you'll only hurt yourself.
A: Refer to the neurologist and dentist (trigeminal neuropathy, simpatalgiya, inflammation of the temporomandibular joint), possibly a headache has nothing to do with anxiety and depression.
A: Members of the department of psychiatry 1 honey categorically against such a "light": the drug coarse, sharply increases the anxiety and, perhaps, only 2-3% of patients' condition more or less. Long-term results also leave much to be desired. Paxil is much better, trust me!
[02-05-2011]
Scientists offer to treat depression shock
Patients with severe depression that does not get cured with medication, can help influence of an electric current to specific brain regions. Canadian scientists have developed a new method for the treatment of depression with current pulses, which have impacted on certain parts of the brain. The study involved 20 patients with severe depression. Following the "current" therapy in 12 of 20 subjects diagnosed with a significant improvement, and in 7 patients had complete recovery.
Scientists plan to conduct a second series of experiments with a new group of patients. However, the introduction of methods in general practice is not reported.
Q: Do you take Xanax? Tell me please about this medication...
Irina | 08.06.2011
Tell someone took Xanax, suffer six months so it was bad, then just do not drink, but now has found a drug that helped me, and if taken in the morning rather than evening, as the time it can take and what dosage would like to hear your opinions.
Answers:
Irene
| 08.06.2011
The drug is very good but used only under the authority of a specialist! This is usually a short course of less than 3 months (it all depends on your state, which virtually does not evaluate objectively the reasons that led to this state, many of them - from various types of stress to alcohol). Since there is a hidden withdrawal syndrome. It's certainly not a withdrawal amitriptillina and other trehvaznyh, but it is. Atarax and Xanax - are expensive and the most clean and soft drugs but they can not be taken indefinitely and uncontrollably! Author, you should know this. You can not do experiments on yourself, it always ends badly. Why does a doctor have not addressed?
Irene | 09.06.2011
The drug is very good but used only under the authority of a specialist! This is usually a short course of less than 3 months (it all depends on your state, which virtually does not evaluate objectively the reasons that led to this state, many of them - from various types of stress to alcohol). Since there is a hidden withdrawal syndrome. It's certainly not a withdrawal amitriptillina and other trehvaznyh, but it is. Atarax and Xanax - are expensive and the most clean and soft drugs but they can not be taken indefinitely and uncontrollably! Author, you should know this. You can not do experiments on yourself, it always ends badly. Why does a doctor have not addressed?
Irene | 09.06.2011
How much do you have to take today? That tried to drink it? And most importantly - how you managed to buy it without prescription? This drug is expensive, it strict regulations and control the importation of the parties to the warehouse to the counter.
Irene | 10.06.2011
How much do you have to take today? That tried to drink it? And most importantly - how you managed to buy it without prescription? This drug is expensive, it strict regulations and control the importation of the parties to the warehouse to the counter.
Irina | 11.06.2011
Of course I was discharged a neurologist doctor, I did take two weeks before that what I just saw and amitriptyline and Flux, Eglon, hlorprotiksen voobshchem pile every Bourdieu and lay in a hospital (diagnosis of anxiety disorder) and I still felt bad all the time and then decided as a chance to go to a neurologist and she prescribed me a month zolomaks an analogue of Xanax and I felt like a man to me what it felt like I was walking to the shops and nothing was shaking as usual, so I want to ask her poprinimat it longer, that's just I do not know whether to accept it.
Irina | 13.06.2011
Of course I was discharged a neurologist doctor, I did take two weeks before that what I just saw and amitriptyline and Flux, Eglon, hlorprotiksen voobshchem pile every Bourdieu and lay in a hospital (diagnosis of anxiety disorder) and I still felt bad all the time and then decided as a chance to go to a neurologist and she prescribed me a month zolomaks an analogue of Xanax and I felt like a man to me what it felt like I was walking to the shops and nothing was shaking as usual, so I want to ask her poprinimat it longer, that's just I do not know whether to accept it.
Irene | 16.06.2011
Irina, in any case - you have with your doctor reconcile its desire to "make it longer - I can totally promise you that long to demonstrate how simply may not be necessary! At Xanax - prolonged action, you'll feel good all of the following six months - a year after the completion of the course without resorting to it periodically. You do not need. If we are completely reinsured - you can always carry Atarax (poltabletochki if necessary) (if it's anxiety does not let a purely phantom). In fact, you do it will not be after a course of Xanax, but may remain a phantom syndrome (such as you remember it was you and as it should be). With regard to - Zolomaksa. Same Zoloft nismotrya on unwound many doctors that mass effect, which gives Xanax - it does not. Zoloft is highly selective to the patient - who is on his feet at once puts to whom even worse stavnovitsya. The same is true Zolomaks. Therefore, the selection of the drug thing very infernal. I wish you, that everything went well. Now drinketh its course - and then watch your state may take place a year and re-take drink away, but maybe not. And you are to it will not come back, because no reason.
Irene | 19.06.2011
Irina, in any case - you have with your doctor reconcile its desire to "make it longer - I can totally promise you that long to demonstrate how simply may not be necessary! At Xanax - prolonged action, you'll feel good all of the following six months - a year after the completion of the course without resorting to it periodically. You do not need. If we are completely reinsured - you can always carry Atarax (poltabletochki if necessary) (if it's anxiety does not let a purely phantom). In fact, you do it will not be after a course of Xanax, but may remain a phantom syndrome (such as you remember it was you and as it should be). With regard to - Zolomaksa. Same Zoloft nismotrya on unwound many doctors that mass effect, which gives Xanax - it does not. Zoloft is highly selective to the patient - who is on his feet at once puts to whom even worse stavnovitsya. The same is true Zolomaks. Therefore, the selection of the drug thing very infernal. I wish you, that everything went well. Now drinketh its course - and then watch your state may take place a year and re-take drink away, but maybe not. And you are to it will not come back, because no reason.
Irene | 23.07.2011
Ps Irina wanted to say that Zolomax and Xanax have the same active ingredient in the composition. I mean they are identical = both are good. Different pharmaceutical companies have a patent on the right to change the name of the drug.
Irina | 24.07.2011
I take 0.5 mg I think it's very small dose, the instructions can be written up to 4 mg.
Irina | 28.07.2011
I take 0.5 mg I think it's very small dose, the instructions can be written up to 4 mg.
Guest | 30.07.2011
I took, I had the strongest panic attacks. Three months, according to the scheme: 1-month to 3 tons per day, 2 nd - 2, the third - only at night. I felt excellent! Syndrome cancellation was not, but after a year and a half the attack came, we had to go to the clinic, there has always helped, but it is another question
