Blue 1mg xanax
Blue 1mg Xanax is a fast-acting benzodiazepine. It relaxes your emotions and muscles by affecting chemicals in the brain.
Alprazolam can slow or stop your breathing, especially if you have recently used an opioid medication or alcohol.
MISUSE OF THIS MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.
Do not stop using alprazolam without asking your doctor. You may have life-threatening withdrawal symptoms if you stop using the medicine suddenly after long-term use. Some withdrawal symptoms last up to 12 months or longer.
Get medical help right away if you stop using alprazolam and have symptoms such as: unusual muscle movements, being more active or talkative, sudden and severe changes in mood or behavior, confusion, hallucinations, seizures, or thoughts about suicide.
Xanax works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved it in October 1981.
Benzodiazepines act on the brain and central nervous system(CNS) to produce a calming effect.
Xanax slows down the movement of brain chemicals that may have become unbalanced, resulting in a reduction in nervous tension and anxiety. Xanax works by boosting the effects of a natural chemical called gamma-aminobutyric acid, which is made in the brain.
Uses
Many people use Xanax to manage anxiety disorder or to provide some short-term relief from the symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment.
- autonomic hyperactivity, such as:
- shortness of breath or smothering sensations
- heart palpitations or an accelerated heart rate
- sweating or cold, clammy hands
- a dry mouth
- dizziness or lightheadedness
- nausea
- diarrhea or other abdominal symptoms
- hot flashes or chills
- frequent urination
- difficulty swallowing or a “lump in the throat”
Xanax is also indicated for the treatment of panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia , and it may reduce the number of panic attacks a person has.
Panic disorder is characterized by regular panic attacks. Panic attacks are relatively short periods of intense fear or discomfort where four or more of the following symptoms develop all of a sudden and reach a peak within 10 minutes:
- heart palpitations, a pounding heart, or an accelerated heart rate
- sweating
- trembling or shaking
- sensations of shortness of breath or smothering
- a feeling of choking
- chest pain or discomfort
- nausea or abdominal distress
- feeling dizzy, unsteady, lightheaded, or faint
- derealization (feelings of unreality) or depersonalization (being detached from oneself)
- a fear of losing control
- a fear of dying
- numbness or tingling sensations
- chills or hot flashes
Warnings
To ensure the safe and effective use of benzodiazepines, doctors will provide the following guidance to anyone with a Xanax prescription:
- People should inform their doctor about any alcohol consumption and any medications they are currently taking, including over-the-counter (OTC) medications. People generally should not consume alcohol while taking benzodiazepines.
- Doctors do not recommend Xanax for use in pregnancy. A person should inform their doctor if they are pregnant, are planning to have a child, or become pregnant while they are taking this medication.
- People should inform their doctor if they are breastfeeding.
A person should inform their doctor if they have:
- asthma or other breathing problems
- glaucoma
- kidney
- liver diseases
- a history of excessive alcohol use
- a history of depression
- suicidal thoughts
- an addiction to drugs or alcohol
Precautions
In certain individuals, the body may handle Xanax differently. This includes people who:
- drink a lot of alcohol
- Have alcoholic liver disease
- have impaired hepatic function
- have impaired renal function
- are older
- have obesity
Allergies
People should not use Xanax if they are allergic to alprazolam or other benzodiazepines, such as:
- chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
- clorazepate (Tranxene)
- diazepam (Valium)
- lorazepam (Ativan)
- oxazepam (Serax)
Side effects
Side effects often occur at the beginning of therapy and will usually disappear when a person stops taking the medication.
Some possible side effects of Xanax include:
- drowsiness
- lightheadedness
- low energy
- Depression
- headache
- confusion
- insomnia
- nervousness
- fainting
- dizziness
- restlessness
- rash
- tachycardia or heart palpitations
- chest pain
- hyperventilation
- nasal congestion
- hypotension
- blurred vision
- menstrual disorders
- tinnitus
- upper respiratory infection
- sweating
- weakness
- abnormal dreams
- fear
- rigidity
- tremor
- increased or decreased appetite
- weight gain or loss
- edema
The above is not a complete list of side effects, and others may occur. Call a doctor for medical advice about side effects. People can also report any Xanax side effects they experience to the FDA at 800-332-1088.
A person needs emergency medical help if they have any of these symptoms of an allergic reaction to Xanax:
- hives
- difficulty breathing
- swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
A person should call their doctor at once if they have a serious side effect such as:
- depressed mood, thoughts of suicide or hurting oneself, unusual risk taking behaviors, decreased inhibitions, or no fear of danger
- confusion, hyperactivity, agitation, hostility, or hallucinations
- feeling very faint
- urinating less than usual or not at all
- chest pain, a pounding heartbeat, or a fluttering feeling in the chest
- uncontrolled muscle movements, tremor, or seizures
- jaundice, or a yellowing of the skin or eyes
