Alprazolam, also known under the trade names Xanax, Xanor and Niravam, and sometimes spelled Zanax, is a short acting drug of the benzodiazepine class used to treat moderate to severe anxiety disorders, panic attacks and is used as an adjunctive treatment for anxiety associated with moderate depression. It is also available in an extended release form, Xanax XR, both of which are now available in generic form. Alprazolam possesses anxiolytic, sedative, hypnotic, anticonvulsant and muscle relaxant properties.
Alprazolam Xanax was first synthesized by Upjohn, now a part of Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. It was released in 1981 with the first approved indication of panic disorder. Upjohn took this direction at the request of a young psychiatrist named David Sheehan. Sheehan’s suggestion was to use the new distinction the DSM-III created in the classification of anxiety disorders between generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder in order to market Alprazolam specifically for the latter. Panic disorder was, at that point, perceived to be rare and only treatable with tricyclic antidepressants since benzodiazepines were thought to be ineffective.
The drug Xanax is FDA-approved for the short-term treatment, up to 8 weeks, of panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia. Alprazolam Xanax is very effective in treating moderate to severe anxiety, essential tremor and panic attacks. Doctors that elect to prescribe Alprazolam Xanax for longer than 8 weeks should be aware that continued effectiveness has not been systematically demonstrated beyond 8 weeks’ use, as tolerance to this drug may occur after 8 weeks and necessitate discontinuing or doctor directed dosage increase.
Xanax with no prescription not allowed in the United States, and a prescription is needed to buy Xanax online and retail pharmacy orders. You can get information about Xanax at Xanax com, which will tell you about the extended release formula, or go to the Pfizer.com website and get detailed information about the drug. A Xanax bar is the name given to Xanax sold on the street. Caution is advised if you do not have a prescription to purchase Xanax. Xanax dosage instructions should be discussed with your doctor or physician especially if changes are needed. Discuss any changes or improvements you have while taking this medication.
