Xanax 1 mg

What is Xanax?

Xanax is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). Alprazolam is believed to work by improving the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.

Xanax is used to treat anxiety disorders and anxiety caused by depression.

Xanax is also used to treat panic disorders with or without fear of places and situations that may cause panic, helplessness, or embarrassment (agoraphobia).

How should I take Xanax?

Take Xanax exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Never use Xanax in larger amounts or for longer than prescribed. Tell your doctor if you feel a greater need to use more of this medication.

Never share this medication with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. MISUSE MAY CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE OR DEATH. Keep the medicine in a place where others cannot reach it. Selling or giving away this medication is illegal.

Swallow the Xanax XR extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they worsen.

If you use this medication long term, you may need frequent medical tests.

Do not stop using Xanax without consulting your doctor. You may have life-threatening withdrawal symptoms if you suddenly stop using the medication after long-term use.

Store Xanax at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep your medicine in a place where no one can misuse it.

Dosage Information
Usual adult dose for anxiety:

Immediate-release tablets: 0.25 to 0.5 mg taken orally 3 times a day
-Maximum dose: 4 mg/day

Usual adult dose for panic disorder:

Immediate-release tablets: 0.5 mg administered orally 3 times a day
-Maximum dose: 10 mg/day

Extended release tablets:
-Initial dose: 0.5 to 1 mg orally once a day
-Maintenance dose: 3 to 6 mg orally daily, preferably in the morning
-Maximum dose: 10 mg/day

Comments:
-The lowest possible effective dose should be administered and the need for continued treatment frequently re-evaluated.
-The dose should be reduced gradually when discontinuing therapy or decreasing the daily dose.
-The daily dose can be decreased by no more than 0.5 mg every 3 days; however, some patients may require an even slower dose reduction.
-The dose of extended-release tablets may be increased at intervals of 3 to 4 days in increments of no more than 1 mg per day.
-Administration times should be distributed as evenly as possible throughout waking hours.

Usual geriatric dosage for anxiety:

Elderly or debilitated patients:
Immediate-release tablets: 0.25 mg administered orally 2 or 3 times a day.

Usual geriatric dosage for panic disorder:

Elderly or debilitated patients:
Immediate release tablets:
-Initial dose: 0.25 mg orally administered 2 or 3 times a day

Extended release tablets:
-Initial dose: 0.5 mg orally once a day