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From:	Dean Jackson (114.127.246.36)
Subject:	Xanax Use for Anxiety
Date:	August 16, 2009 at 3:31 pm PST

Xanax (pronounced ZAN ax) is a prescription tranquillizer that is used to treat mood disorders, anxiety attacks and depression. The drug belongs in a group of medications known as benzodiazapines that help to balance chemicals in the brain. It is also sold under the brand name Niravam.

Birth Defects
Women who are pregnant should not use Xanax because it has been known to cause birth defects. The drug also can pass through breast milk to nursing infants.
Addicting
Xanax is addicting because it creates a tolerance and dependency. An overdose can cause disorientation and coma.
Alcohol
The anxiety drug heightens the effects of alcohol and should not be taken while drinking. It is sometimes used to treat alcohol withdrawal.
Balance
Xanax affects balance and coordination. It can increase the chance of falling, especially in older adults.
Side Effects
Side effects include loss of sex drive, drowsiness, fatigue, constipation and memory problems.
Dosage
Most prescriptions call for taking Xanax two to three times per day, although the medication is available in an extended release capsule that can be taken once a day.

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