Side Effects of Xanax

Commonly reported side effects for Xanax include coordination problems, fatigue and drowsiness. A large percentage of the time these side effects are only minor and require little to no treatment. However, there are serious potential side effects associated with the use of Xanax and any type of symptom should be reported immediately to your treating physician. Serious symptoms include hallucinations, yellowing of the skin or eyes, and suicidal thoughts.

Xanax Information

Introducing The Side Effects of Xanax

All medications can have side effects and Xanax (alprazolam) is no exception. However, that does not mean that everyone will be affected or have problems with this medication. The majority of patients have a tolerance to Xanax showing no side effects at all. Should any side effects occur, they are usually minor and can be treated by your doctor.

(This article is an overview and as such cannot cover all the possible scenarios associated with the side effects of Xanax. You should seek information from your treating physician for a complete list containing the side effects of Xanax)

Xanax and the Common Side Effects

Xanax has undergone numerous clinical trials and extensive study involving the testing of two groups of people. One group which takes the Xanax medication, and a second group (the control group) which does not take the medication. The purpose of these trials was to document the reported side effects of the people taking the medication and the side effects of the control group. As a result, they show under what conditions and how the side effects would appear.

Anxiety Information

The common Xanax Side effects in the studies included:

Drowsiness
Problems with coordination
Tiredness and Fatigue
Irritability
Increase in appetite
Memory problems

Also infrequent side effects included:

Problems with speech
Confusion
Altered sex drive and various sexual issues
Talkativeness
Feeling warm
Strange dreams
Constipation
Nasal Congestion
An increase in salivation
Loss of appetite
Weight gain or weight loss
Trouble with urination
Dry mouth
Menstrual Issues

Side Effects of Xanax XR Extended-Release Tablets

Any medications have the potential to cause side effects; however, many people only show minor or in fact no symptoms. If any of the following symptoms or side effects continue when using Extended-Release Xanax XR tablets, see your treating physician:

Change in sex drive
Change in appetite
Drowsiness
Dizziness; constipation
Dry mouth
Tiredness
Feeling light headed
Trouble with concentration
Weight changes

Serious Side Effects

Should any of the following severe side effects become present whilst taking Xanax or Extended-Release Xanax XR tablets seek immediate medical attention:

Swelling, breathing issues, hives, itching, including rashes and severe allergic reactions
Decrease in urination
Confusion
Coordination issues
Hallucinations
Problems with memory
Depression
Anxiety
Overstimulation
Seizures
Suicidal thoughts
Sleeping issues
Yellowing of the skin or eyes
Trouble speaking

Final Words on Side Effects

There is a possibility while taking Xanax you may have some or all of the side effects mentioned within this article. Unfortunately, it is not possible to know beforehand whether the side effects of this drug will affect you. Only once the drug is taken, will any side effects present themselves. Therefore, should anything develop during you use of Xanax or you feel something is not right, seek medical attention immediately so that your treating physician may diagnose and treat any issues.