Xanor
Xanor tablets are used to treat severe anxiety symptoms in adults for a short period of time.
Form
tabletti
Strength
1 mg
Active Ingredient
Alprazolam
Manufacturer
Upjohn EESV
How to Use
Dosage
The usual starting dose is 0.25-0.5 mg, taken three times a day. The typical daily dose for adults is 0.5-4 mg, divided into several doses.
Method
Always take Xanor tablets exactly as your doctor has told you. If you are unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Important
The normal maximum daily dose for adults is 4 mg, divided into several doses. Your doctor will tell you your specific maximum dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Tiredness
- •Drowsiness
- •Depression
- •Impaired memory
- •Clumsiness or poor coordination (ataxia)
- •Slurred speech
- •Dizziness
- •Headache
- •Constipation
- •Dry mouth
- •Weakness
- •Irritability
- •Decreased appetite
- •Confusion
- •Disorientation (difficulty knowing time and place)
- •Changes in sex drive (decreased or increased)
- •Anxiety
- •Insomnia (difficulty sleeping)
- •Nervousness
- •Tremor (shaking)
- •Balance problems
- •Difficulty concentrating
- •Excessive sleepiness
- •Lethargy (feeling sluggish)
- •Blurred vision
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Skin inflammation
- •Sexual dysfunction
- •Weight changes (gain or loss)
RARE
- •Mania (a state of extreme energy and mood)
- •Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren't there)
- •Anger outbursts
- •Agitation (feeling restless or uneasy)
- •Memory loss
- •Muscle weakness
- •Incontinence (difficulty controlling urination)
- •Irregular menstruation
- •Drug dependence (addiction to the medicine)
- •Withdrawal symptoms (problems when stopping the medicine)
- •High prolactin levels in blood (a hormone)
- •Hypomania (a mild form of mania)
- •Aggression
- •Hostility
- •Delusions (false beliefs)
- •Hyperactivity
- •Autonomic nervous system disorder (problems with body functions like heart rate or digestion)
- •Muscle tone disorder (problems with muscle tension)
- •Gastrointestinal problems (stomach and bowel issues)
- •Hepatitis (liver inflammation)
- •Liver dysfunction (problems with how the liver works)
- •Jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes)
- •Angioedema (sudden swelling of the skin, mucous membranes, or internal organs)
- •Photosensitivity reaction (increased sensitivity to light)
- •Urinary retention (difficulty emptying the bladder)
- •Peripheral swelling (swelling in the arms or legs)
- •Increased eye pressure
- •Misuse (using the medicine improperly)
Important Warnings
- Do not use Xanor if you are allergic to alprazolam, benzodiazepines, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use Xanor if you have myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes severe muscle weakness.
- Do not use Xanor if you have severe breathing problems or sleep apnea (when your breathing stops during sleep).
- Do not use Xanor if you have severe liver problems.
- Be careful if you are elderly, as this medicine can cause too much drowsiness or muscle weakness, which can lead to falls. Falls can be serious for older people.
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- Do not drink alcohol while taking Xanor, as it will make the medicine's calming effect much stronger and slow down your brain even more.
- Xanor is not recommended for children and young people under 18 years of age.
- Xanor can make you tired, affect your memory, concentration, and muscle function. This means it can be dangerous to drive or use machines.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category D
Avoid use in older adults. Sedative. A long-acting. Increases the risk of drug addiction, cognitive disorder and traffic accidents. Increases risk of falls. Paradoxically, may increase anxiety, restlessness and aggression. (updated 15.1.2024)