XANAX 2MG BARS

Description

Alprazolam, sold under the brand name Xanax, among others, is a short-acting tranquilizer of the triazolobenzodiazepine (TBZD) class, which are benzodiazepines (BZDs) fused with a triazole ring.^[6] It is most commonly used in short-term management of anxiety disorders, specifically panic disorder or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).^[7] Other uses include the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea, together with other treatments.^[5] GAD improvement occurs generally within a week.^[8][9] Alprazolam is generally taken by mouth.^[5]

Common side effects include sleepiness, depression, headaches, feeling tired, dry mouth, and memory problems.^[5] Some of the sedation and tiredness may improve within a few days.^[10] Due to concerns about misuse, some do not recommend alprazolam as an initial treatment for panic disorder.^[11] Withdrawal or rebound symptoms may occur if use is suddenly decreased;^[5] gradually decreasing the dose over weeks or months may be required.^[8] Other rare risks include suicide,^[12][13] and a two fold increased risk of all cause mortality.^[14] Alprazolam, like other benzodiazepines, acts through the GABA_A receptor.^[5]

Alprazolam was patented in 1971 and approved for medical use in the United States in 1981. Alprazolam is a Schedule IV controlled substance and is a common drug of abuse.It is available as a generic medicationIn 2018, it was the 37th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 20 million prescriptions