Xanax (Alprazolam) is a medicine that helps control anxiety, panic and phobias. In addition, it can be used as a supplement in the treatment of depression and skin, heart or gastrointestinal diseases because it is tranquilizer and helps to decrease the symptoms.
This drug can be found commercially as Xanax, Apraz, Frontal or Victan, being an anxiolytic, anti-panic drug by oral administration through tablets. Its use should only be done by medical recommendation for adults and it is fundamental not to drink alcohol and to limit the consumption of caffeine during the treatment.
Price
Xanax costs on average 15 to 30 reais.
Indications
Xanax is indicated for the treatment of diseases such as:
- Anxiety, panic or depression;
- During alcohol withdrawal;
- Control of cardiovascular, gastrointestinal or dermatological diseases;
- Phobias in patients with agoraphobia.
This medicine is only indicated when the disease is severe, incapacitating the distress is extreme.
How to use
Xanax is used in tablets of different dosages between 0.25, 0.50 and 1g, as directed by your doctor. The use of this medication should not be taken with alcoholic beverages and avoid driving because it lowers concentration. Generally, your doctor recommends using it three times a day to decrease the symptoms.
Side effects
Some side effects of using Xanax include loss of appetite, nausea, constipation, drowsiness, fatigue, poor memory, confusion, irritability, and dizziness. In addition, it may cause dependence on prolonged use.
Contraindications
The use of Xanax is contraindicated during gestation and lactation, when there is severe renal or hepatic insufficiency.
