Xanax

Xanax (alprazolam) is intended for the treatment of panic attacks and anxiety disorders, but your health care provider may prescribe this medication for a number of other conditions. It’s very important that you follow all the instructions provided by your doctor and avoid using more of Xanax than recommended. Taking a double dose after you have missed one is not going to make your treatment more effective. Since in some cases you may be recommended to take Xanax 4 times a day, it’s a good idea to come up with some way to remember about taking each dose. This is the only way to make sure your treatment is efficient enough. If you have been taking Xanax for a long time, there is a chance an addiction has formed. If you got addicted to Xanax, stopping the treatment is a serious matter that will need to be discussed with your doctor. The following withdrawal symptoms are possible if you suddenly stop using Xanax: seizures, irritability, anxiousness, and sleeplessness. These symptoms could be easily avoided – you just need to stop taking Xanax gradually, using less and less every several days. Your doctor will be able to explain the withdrawal schedule in more detail. If you have ever been allergic to the active ingredient of Xanax, it is not safe to take it again. A history of an allergic reaction to any of the following medications may also make it impossible for you to use Xanax: halazepam, clorazepate, estazolam, triazolam, clonazepam, lorazepam, flurazepam, quazepam, temazepam, oxazepam, chlordiazepoxide, diazepam, and prazepam. You need to discuss all the aspects of your current health condition before you are prescribed Xanax. The drugs you are taking at the moment or intend to start while on Xanax affect the success of your treatment. It’s important that you let your doctor know about any of the following medications you are using at the moment: ergotamine, antifungals, amiodarone, antidepressants, nicardipine, clarithromycin, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, antihistamines, sertraline, oral contraceptives, diltiazem, isoniazid, tranquilizers, propoxyphene, sleeping pills, seizure medications, cyclosporine, cimetidine, medications for mental illness, erythromycin, sedatives, or nifedipine. Such medical conditions as liver disease, kidney disease, glaucoma, depression, and lung disease can affect the dose you are prescribed, so make sure you report them as well.