HOW DOES XANAX WORKS IN A HUMAN BODY

 Anxiety is one's body’s natural response to stress. It is basically to feel fear or uneasiness about what is about to come like the first day of school, or going to a job interview, or giving a speech which results in many people to feel anxious and nervous.

But if your feelings of anxiety are extreme and are interfering with your life, you may have an anxiety disorder.Often, anxiety disorders involve repeated episodes of sudden feelings of intense anxiety and fear that reach a peak within minutes resulting in panic attacks. 

To control these panic attacks of anxiety there are various medications and therapies one can go through, one of them is consumption of Xanax pills.

What is Xanax?

Xanax is a brand name for anti anxiety pills from the benzodiazepine type of drugs and approved by The Food and Drug Administration in October 1981. This is the same family which includes diazepam, clonazepam, lorazepam, flurazepam, and many more.These pills act on the brain by producing a calming effect.Xanax slows down the brain chemicals which are unbalanced, resulting in a reduction of nervous tension and anxiety. Its generic name is Alprazolam.

Chemical composition of Xanax. XANAX Tablets include alprazolam which is a triazolo analog of the 1.4 benzodiazepine class of central nervous system-active compounds. The chemical name of alprazolam is C17H13ClN4 which can be simplified as 8-Chloro-1-methyl-6-phenyl-4H-s-triazolo [4, 3-α] [1, 4] benzodiazepine. Each XANAX Tablet holds 0.25, 0.5, 1 or 2 mg of alprazolam.

Multiple dosages and FormsDosages of Xanax tablets for different issues are provided below:Anxiety0.25-0.5 mg PO q6-8hr;consumption should not exceed 4 mg per day   Panic Disorder1.       Immediate-release

• 0.5 mg PO q8hr; can increase q3-4Days by ≤1 mg/day
• Average dose is 5-6 mg/day PO

2.       Extended-release

• 0.5-1 mg PO qDay; can increase q3-4Days by ≤1 mg/day
• Average dose is 3-6 mg PO qDay

Anxiety Associated With Depression1-4 mg/day PO divided q8hrPremenstrual Syndrome (Off-label)0.25 mg PO q6-12hr; initiate treatment on  16-18 day of your periods (not to exceed 3-4 mg/day); taper dose over 2-3 days once periods occur.

 Side Effects of XanaxSome of the regular side effects of Xanax are:

• Drowsiness
• Lightheadedness
• Low energy
• Depression
• Headache
• Insomnia
• Nervousness
• Fainting
• Dizziness
• Restlessness
• Irritability
• Muscle twitching and cramps
• Dry mouth or increased saliva
• Chest pain
• Blurred vision
• Menstrual disorders
• Weakness

A person taking these medications should always call a doctor for medical advice about side effects before consuming them.

Precautions while taking XanaxTo ensure safe and effective use of Xanax, 

following precautions should be taken by every consumer of Xanax tablets:

• People should always inform their doctor about any alcohol consumption and any medications they are currently taking. People should not consume alcohol while taking these tablets.
• Xanax tablets cannot be consumed during pregnancy. A person should inform their doctor if they are pregnant or are planning to have a child.A child born from a person who is taking these pills may be at risk of symptoms from this drug. If people ingest these type of tablets during pregnancy it can result in respiratory problems in their unborn child.
• People should inform their doctor if they are breastfeeding as these tablets can cause side effects during breastfeeding.
• Benzodiazepines i.e. Xanax tablets, even if a person uses them as recommended can produce emotional and physical dependence.
• Persons suffering from arrow-angle glaucoma and having allergies should not consume these tablets.
• Older adults which are people aged 65 years and above are more sensitive to the effects of Xanax.  

Conclusion

Controlling your anxiety can be difficult for some people. It causes a lot of problems in daily life. While anxiety disorders have no complete cure, there are many medications and therapies that can help you improve the situation.Xanax pills are one of the medications for anxiety disorders. It contains several chemicals which helps calm your anxiety for a while.However, you should consult your doctor first before taking any pills or drugs for anxiety. You should take precautions before consuming them. Many people have the side effects of them if not taken carefully.