Indications, Side Effects, and Warnings for Xanax XR

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Generic Name: Alprazolam Extended-Release Tablets

Drug Class: Benzodiazepines

Important Warning

This medicine is a benzodiazepine, and when used with opioid drugs, it can lead to serious side effects such as slowed or trouble breathing and even death. Opioid drugs include codeine, oxycodone, and morphine. Talk to your doctor if you are taking Xanax XR (alprazolam extended-release tablets) with an opioid drug and experience symptoms such as sleepiness, dizziness, shallow breathing, or passing out. Caregivers should seek medical help immediately if the patient does not respond or wake up.

Uses of Xanax XR

Alprazolam extended-release tablets are used to treat anxiety disorders and panic disorder. It works by enhancing the effects of a natural chemical in the body (GABA).

What You Need to Tell Your Doctor Before Taking Xanax XR

• If you are allergic to alprazolam extended-release tablets or any other drugs, foods, or substances
• If you have glaucoma
• If you are taking itraconazole or ketoconazole
• If you are breastfeeding

Note that this is not a complete list of all drugs or health problems that may interact with Xanax XR. Inform your doctor and pharmacist about all prescription and over-the-counter drugs, natural products, and vitamins you are taking.

Things to Know or Do While Taking Xanax XR

• Inform all healthcare providers that you are taking alprazolam extended-release tablets
• Alprazolam extended-release tablets may be habit-forming with long-term use
• If you have been taking it for a long time or at high doses, it may not work as well and you may need higher doses to get the same effect
• Avoid driving and other activities that require alertness until you know how it affects you
• Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Xanax XR
• Talk to your doctor before using other drugs or natural products that slow your actions
• Have your blood work checked if you are on Xanax XR for a long time
• If you drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit often, talk to your doctor
• If you start or stop smoking, talk to your doctor as the amount of drug you take may need to be changed
• If you are 65 or older, use Xanax XR with care as you may experience more side effects
• Do not stop taking Xanax XR suddenly without consulting your doctor as you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as seizures
• Xanax XR may harm an unborn baby if taken during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant while taking Xanax XR.

How to Take Xanax XR

• Take Xanax XR as prescribed by your doctor
• Swallow the tablet whole; do not chew, break, or crush it
• You can take it with or without food, but take it with food if it upsets your stomach

Side Effects to Watch Out For

Some people may experience serious side effects when taking Xanax XR. Call your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following:

• Allergic reactions such as rash, hives, itching, and difficulty breathing
• Depression, suicidal thoughts, emotional ups and downs, abnormal thinking, anxiety, or lack of interest in life
• Change in balance
• Shortness of breath
• Dizziness or passing out
• Confusion
• Memory problems or loss
• Trouble speaking or passing urine
• Changes in menstrual cycle

Other side effects may include dizziness, sleepiness, dry mouth, changes in appetite, upset stomach, constipation, changes in sex drive or performance, and weight gain or loss. If you experience any of these side effects or others that bother you or do not go away, call your doctor.

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