Drug details

Xanax (alprazolam)

type of Anxiolytics, Benzodiazepines

Xanax (alprazolam) is a benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety medication prescribed to treat panic attacks and anxiety disorders. Xanax is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• confusion,
• agitation,
• hostility,
• tremor,
• hallucinations,
• racing thoughts,
• unusual risk-taking behavior,
• pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest
• increased energy,
• thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself,
• uncontrolled muscle movements,
• convulsions (seizure), and
• Depressed mood,

The following drugs are related to Xanax, either as a replacement or used together:

• Niravam (alprazolam)
• Xanax XR (alprazolam)
• Ativan (lorazepam)
• Ativan Injection (lorazepam injection)
• Auvelity (dextromethorphan hydrobromide, bupropion hydrochloride)
• Buspar (buspirone)
• Byfavo (remimazolam for injection)
• Librium (chlordiazepoxide)
• Thorazine (chlorpromazine)
• Klonopin (clonazepam)
• Dalmane (flurazepam)
• Diazepam (diazepam injection)
• Diazepam Intensol (diazepam oral solution)
• Valium (diazepam tablets)
• Spravato (esketamine nasal spray)
• Neurontin (gabapentin)
• Halcion (triazolam)
• Venbysi XR (venlafaxine extended-release tablets)

The following supplements are related to Xanax, and may be used together with the drug:

• Inositol (s.)
• Melatonin (s.)
• Kava (s.)