Xanax is prescribed for the treatment of anxiety and panic disorders, where one can feel panic or nervous. The symptoms of an anxiety disorder include excessive fear or worry.
Some short-term side effects of the drug are as follows -
Drowsiness
Headache
Fatigue
Dizziness
Finding it difficult to concentrate
Depression
Unusual changes in mood
How does Xanax work?
Xanax works on receptors in the brain, helping slow down excessive brain activity and reducing stress and panic feelings. Some people may experience the effects of Xanax within 5 to 10 minutes of taking it. Xanax can be useful for people but may harm them if used outside the prescribed dosage. Xanax is associated with a class of drugs known as Benzodiazepines. It also enhances the effects of natural chemicals known as Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) in the body. It is an anti-anxiety drug that does not affect everyone in the same way.
What to avoid while using Xanax?
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine because it can cause severe side effects. One can feel drowsy or more tired because combining taking Xanax and alcohol together can intensify the side effects of both.
Grapefruit juice can affect the enzymes of the liver, which helps in breaking down Xanax. If you take Xanax and grapefruit together, the amount of Alprazolam in your blood can increase. It can boost the side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, and confusion.
