Alprazolam is the name of the prescription drug that is more commonly known by Xanax. It is a short acting medication that is a member of the benzodiazepine class and is used to treat anxiety disorders as well as panic attacks. Xanax has also been used for anxiety that is associated with moderate to severe depression. This medication has many different properties to it including being a sedative, a hypnotic, an anticonvulsant, an anxiolytic, as well as a muscle relaxant in some patients. Originally Xanax was used to treat panic attacks but today it is used to treat a variety of anxiety and depressive disorders xanax without prescription.

Xanax will usually begin relieving the majority of anxiety or depressive symptoms within a week of starting therapy. Because it begins working so quickly, Xanax is a medication that is often abused, although most people don’t form a true addiction to it. In some cases a physical dependency on the medication will develop which can lead to withdrawal and rebound symptoms of anxiety, panic, or depression if the medication is stopped too quickly. Withdrawal symptoms include insomnia, dysphoria, stomach pain, muscle cramping, vomiting, anxiety, depression, tremors, sweating, and even suicidal ideation.

As is the case with all medications, Xanax may be associated with some unintended side effects. Some of the more common side effects include but are not limited to hives, fatigued, loss of coordination, rashes, suicidal ideation, hallucinations, ataxia, short term memory loss, and more. Patients who suffer from side effects should consult with their doctor immediately. buy xanax online