All you need to know about Xanax bar

An Overview

Xanax is the brand name for alprazolam. It’s a benzodiazepine ( Antianxiety Agents, Anxiolytics) that acts on the brain and central nervous system to produce a smoothening effect. Benzodiazepine is prescribed by a doctor to give relief from insomnia, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic attacks with or without agoraphobia, anxiety disorder, and nausea due to chemotherapy. It is a short-term medication.

Alprazolam comes in several forms, like in a liquid, a disintegrating tablet, or a pill. Xanax bars are rectangular alprazolam pills that weigh usually 2 milligrams. Brand-name Xanax bars are white. Generic alprazolam bars are generally yellow, green, or blue. There are also purple, pink, and orange Xanax pills that normally come in round shapes. A purple Xanax weighs 1 mg, while pink and orange Xanax pills weigh only 0.5 mg. The heavier a Xanax bar, the more content of alprazolam it contains.

Chemical Structure of Xanax - and Alprazolam

Alprazolam (Xanax) is a benzodiazepine fused with the triazole ring which comes under the class triazolobenzodiazepine (TBZD), a short-acting tranquilizer. The molecular formula of alprazolam is 8-Chloro-1-methyl-6-phenyl-4H-s-triazole [4,3-α] [1,4] benzodiazepine. Alprazolam is a white crystalline powder that is insoluble in water. Xanax is a positive allosteric modulator of the GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) type A receptor. It inhibits the working of neurons present in the CNS by binding with the receptor, which enhances the effect of GABA, which produces a calming effect in the brain that lowers anxiety, gives muscles relaxation, and removes depression. Xanax has various therapeutic and adverse effects.

How to Use Xanax bar tablets?

Take the medicine as prescribed by your doctor or take it as written on the prescription label.
Please use the lowest effective dose of Xanax bar.
Xanax bars are rectangular white tablets and it is taken directly by mouth or as instructed by your doctor.
Swallow it as a whole with a glass full of water, do not crush, chew and break it.
Avoid eating and drinking grapefruit with this medicine.
The dosage depends on your age, condition, tolerance capability, and effectiveness.
Xanax can be used alone or with other medications also.
0.25 mg to 0.5 mg dosage of Xanax, three times per day is recommended for anxiety disorder. Your doctor can maximize the dosage as per your medical condition but the dosage should not be exceeded than 4 mg per day.
However, for panic disorder, the dosage can be increased by more than 4 mg in a day.
Xanax standard pills are sold in 2 mg doses, So its means that an individual has to take a few of them for an overdose.
However, if you missed the dose instead of taking the double dose, skip that dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
It is an addicted tablet so be careful if you are a drinker, smoker, and drug abuser as the chance of addiction increases with these habits.
About 2.1% of the U.S. population misuses benzodiazepines like Xanax.
Xanax bar has withdrawal symptoms as it is a habit-making tablet. To prevent yourself from withdrawal symptoms such as seizures, kindly slowly lower down the dosage intake, instead of suddenly stopping it, take advice from your doctor.
Overusing for a long period this medicine reduces its effectiveness and increases dependency on it and you become addicted to Xanax.
Xanax is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of insomnia, panic attacks, and anxiety disorder all over the world. Xanax tablet is a Schedule IV controlled substance in the United States. It is illegal to have Xanax without a prescription.
An individual feels relaxed and calm within half an hour after taking the Xanax bar. Some people get relaxation in less than 20 minutes and remain relaxed for 3 to 12 hours. The benzodiazepine stays in the body for up to 3 days after its use.

Side effects Of Xanax Bar

Xanax is a calming tablet that may cause some visible symptoms in users. These all symptoms mentioned below can appear due to some other reasons too. Some people did not feel any difficulty while using Xanax while some may experience one or more side effects at a time. Call for emergency help if any side effects cause severe effects and trouble. You can report side effects of Xanax to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
Nausea
Constipation
Dry mouth
Stammered Speech
Forgetfulness
Depression
Fluctuating mood
Tiredness
Lack of coordination
Slow down your thinking ability and your motor skills
Trouble saying words clearly.
Change in sex drive
Sedation

Paradoxical Effect
The paradoxical is the effect that occurs due to chemical substances which are used to give you relaxation.
Some paradoxical effects are rage, hostility, twitches, tremor, aggression, mania, restlessness, hyperactivity, and agitation.

The long-term and heavy uses of Xanax will show you several side effects which may cause serious and long-term issues or disorders. Few symptoms are:
Nightwalking
Loss of memory
Weight gain or loss
Mood swings
Change in sex drive
Shaking
Persistent depression

Precautions to take before using Xanax bar

Please concern your doctor if you have any of the following mentioned problems:-
If you are allergic to benzodiazepines (such as lorazepam and diazepam) or have any other allergic reactions.
Do not take Xanax if you are pregnant as it can harm your unborn baby.
If you are a breastfeeding mother please do not take it as this medicine enters breast milk.
If you have any history of lung disease, liver disease, heart disease, breathing problems ( sleep apnea, COPD), any disorder, genetic disease, glaucoma, comorbid psychiatric disorders, have a family history of substance use disorder.
You need careful monitoring if you have chronic psychosis, acute narrow-angle glaucoma, cirrhosis, neuromuscular respiratory disease, myasthenia gravis, borderline personality disorder, acute pulmonary insufficiency.
Xanax is contraindicated in patients receiving strong CYP3A inhibitors.
If you pass through surgery, kindly tell your doctor.
Drugs containing kava, sodium oxybate interact with the Xanax chemical pathway and reduce its working capability.
Xanax gives you a sleepy feeling when used with alcohol.
Older people are more sensitive to its side effects.
It is not known that the use of Xanax bars is effective and safe in children who are younger than 18 years of age.