Xanax effects

Xanax effects

Xanax effects:

Xanax is a brand name of the active ingredient called alprazolam. Alprazolam is one of the benzodiazepine groups, commonly used in treating anxiety and panic disorder.

Benzodiazepine group:

pharmacological class of drugs acting by suppressing the activity of nerves in the brain also called antianxiety medications. This class contain a group of drugs like diazepam, alprazolam, clonazepam, lorazepam, flurazepam and others.

Xanax effects use in treating the following condition:

Indications of Xanax:

1. Anxiety (as monotherapy or adjunctive therapy).
2. Vertigo acute episodes and treatment.
3. Procedural anxiety (premedication).

Xanax adverse effects:

As with all medication, alprazolam has many adverse effects you should be alert about it, and if happen call your doctor.

 

• Memory impairment.
• Cognitive dysfunction.
• Skin rash.
• Weight gain or weight loss.
• Decreased libido.
• Increased or decreased appetite.
• Disturbance in attention.
• Allergic skin reaction.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Muscle twitching.
• Blurred vision.
• Nasal congestion.
• Allergic rhinitis.

Contraindications of Xanax effects:

Your doctor will ask you about the following conditions as it’s contraindicated to use Xanax if you have one.

• Hypersensitivity to Xanax or other benzodiazepines.
• Acute narrow-angle glaucoma.
• Myasthenia gravis: an autoimmune disease that caused muscle weakness.
• Severe hepatic insufficiency.
• Severe respiratory insufficiency.
• Sleep apnea.
• Concurrent use of medications that interact with Xanax like ketoconazole.

Besides these contraindications, there are diseases related concerns to be warning use of Xanax:

• Depression: Xanax use with caution in patients with depression.
• Hepatic impairment: Xanax use with caution, extended effect, and high risk of toxicity.
• Renal impairment: Xanax use with caution in a patient with renal impairment.
• Respiratory disease: Xanax use with caution in respiratory disease.

Xanax effects interaction with other medications:

• Drugs should be avoided to use with Xanax:
• Fusidic acid.
• Oxybate salt product.
• Drugs decrease the effect of Xanax:
• Theophylline derivatives.
• Drugs increase the effect of Xanax and may cause toxicity:
• Chlorphenesin carbamate.
• Magnesium sulfate.

Special populations:

• Debilitated patients: Xanax use with caution in debilitated patients, use a lower starting dose, and titrated gradually.
• Elderly patients: Xanax use with caution in elderly patients as a higher risk of death especially in elderly dementia patients.
• Obese patients: Xanax use with caution in obese patients, as may have prolonged action.
• Smokers: Cigarette smoking may decrease Xanax concentrations by up to 50%.
• Pregnancy: Xanax has the potential to cause harm to the fetus, by crossing the human placenta. Teratogenic effects have been observed.
• Breastfeeding: Xanax is present in breast milk, so breastfeeding is not recommended by the manufacturer. If it is needed in breastfeeding females use of a shorter-acting agent is preferred.

Certain parameters you should monitor during Xanax use:

Your doctor will advise you to follow up on this parameter before starting and during the use of Xanax:

• Blood pressure.
• Heart rate.
• Respiratory rate.
• Liver enzyme.
• CBC (complete blood count).
• Mental status.

Xanax effects overdose signs and symptoms:

Ingestion of overdose from Xanax or concomitant administration of other medications that interact with Xanax and increase its efficacy all of that increase risks of toxicity.

Signs and symptoms:

 

• Impaired coordination.
• Diminished reflexes.

If you feel the previous symptoms called your doctor and go directly to the emergency department.

Xanax withdrawal symptoms:

Your doctor will advise you to tapper dose gradually until discontinue.

If Xanax stopped suddenly you may feel:

 

• Fatigue and tiredness.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Abnormal involuntary movement.
• Weight loss.
• Decrease appetite.
• Cognitive disorder.
• Decreases salivation.
• Memory impairment.
• Impaired coordination.
• Blurred vision.
• Muscle tone disorders.
• Muscular twitching.

Doctors advise before starting Xanax effects:

The doctor will advise you to ensure the safety and efficacy of using Xanax:

• Avoid alcohol consumption.
• Avoid concomitant use of other benzodiazepines.
• Avoid increasing the Xanax dose without asking your doctor.
• Avoid stopping using Xanax suddenly.
• Avoid operate machinery.
• Avoid driving the car.
• Avoid Xanax use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Avoid Xanax use if you are elderly.
• Avoid Xanax use if you are obese.
• Avoid Xanax use if you have impaired hepatic function.
• Avoid Xanax use if you have impaired renal function.
• Avoid Xanax use if you have an allergy.

Xanax allergic reaction:

If you have an allergy from Xanax, you may feel:

 

• Difficulty breathing.
• Swelling of the face, lips.

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