Xanax 0.5 mg (Viatris)

Xanax is the brand name for alprazolam, a prescription medication that belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. It’s commonly used to treat:

• Anxiety disorders
• Panic disorders
• Sometimes short-term relief of anxiety symptoms

Xanax works by enhancing the effect of a neurotransmitter in the brain called GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), which has a calming effect on the nervous system.

• Addictive potential: Xanax can be habit-forming, especially with long-term use or in higher doses.
• Withdrawal: Suddenly stopping Xanax can lead to withdrawal symptoms (e.g., anxiety, insomnia, seizures), so it’s typically tapered off gradually under a doctor’s supervision.
• Interactions: It can interact dangerously with alcohol, opioids, and other CNS depressants, increasing the risk of respiratory depression or overdose.
• Sedation: It causes drowsiness and can impair your ability to drive or operate machinery.