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- Description - |
Xanax is a tranquilizer used in the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety or thetreatment of anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorder is marked by unrealistic worry orexcessive fears and concerns.
Xanax is also used in the treatment of panic disorder, which appears as unexpectedpanic attacks and may be accompanied by a fear of open spaces called agoraphobia. Onlyyour doctor can diagnose panic disorder and best advise you about treatment. Anxietyassociated with depression is also responsive to Xanax.
Some doctors prescribe Xanax to treat alcohol withdrawal, fear of open spaces andstrangers, depression, irritable bowel syndrome, and premenstrual syndrome.
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Abdominal discomfort,abnormal involuntary movement,agitation,allergies,anxiety,blurred vision,chest pain,confusion,constipation,decreased or increased sex drive,depression,diarrhea,difficult urination,dream abnormalities,drowsiness,dry mouth,fainting,fatigue,fluid retention,headache,hyperventilation (too frequent or too deep breathing),inability to fall asleep,increase or decrease in appetite,increased or decreased salivation,impaired memory,irritability,lack of coordination,light-headedness,low blood pressure,menstrual problems,muscular twitching,nausea and vomiting,nervousness,palpitations,rapid heartbeat,rash,restlessness,ringing in the ears,sexual dysfunction,skin inflammation,speech difficulties,stiffness,stuffy nose,sweating,tiredness/sleepiness,tremors,upper respiratory infections,weakness,weight gain or loss |
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- Possible Interactions - |
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Antihistamines such as Benadryl and Tavist
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Certain antibiotics such as Biaxin and erythromycin
Certain antidepressant drugs, including Elavil, Norpramin, and Tofranil
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Diltiazem (Cardizem)
Disulfiram (Antabuse)
Ergotamine
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
Grapefruit juice
Isoniazid (Rifamate)
Major tranquilizers such as Mellaril and Thorazine
Nefazodone (Serzone)
Nicardipine (Cardene)
Nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia)
Oral contraceptives
Other central nervous system depressants such as Valium and Demerol
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Propoxyphene (Darvon)
Sertraline (Zoloft)
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- Manufacturer - |
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Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group |
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235 East 42nd Street |
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New York, NY 10017-5755 |
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USA |
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