What are the side effects of Xanax?


What are the side effects of Xanax?

Side Effects
  • Being forgetful.
  • changes in patterns and rhythms of speech.
  • clumsiness or unsteadiness.
  • difficulty with coordination.
  • discouragement.
  • drowsiness.
  • feeling sad or empty.
  • lack of appetite.


Is alprazolam the same thing as Xanax?

Alprazolam is a prescription medicine that's used to treat anxiety disorders and panic disorder. It's in a class of drugs called benzodiazepines and works by lessening abnormal excitement in the brain. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved alprazolam in 1981. It's sold under the brand name Xanax.