Generic Xanax

Other names by country:

Xanax® - United States, Australia, United Kingdom
Xanax XR® - (an extended release formulation) United States
Apo-Alpraz® - Canada (also made by other companies under different names)
Xanor® - Finland, Philippines, South Africa, Sweden
Kalma® - Australia, New Zealand
Ralozam® - Australia, New Zealand
Zamhexal® - Australia
Alplax® - Argentina
Alviz® - Indonesia
Alzolam® - India, Malaysia
Alprax® - India
Tranax® - India
Restyl® - Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Republic of Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates
Tranquinal® - Ecuador, Peru
Trankimazin® - Spain
Tafil® - Costa Rica, Denmark, El Salvador, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela
Tafil AP® - (an extended release formulation) Mexico
Constan® - Japan
Solanax® - Japan
Zolarem® - Bahrain, Benin, Burkina-Faso, Cyprus, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, Republic of Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra-Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Tunia, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Zoldac® - Benin, Burkina-Faso, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, India, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra-Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Tunia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Calmax® - Ireland

There is now a general consensus among psychiatrists that Generic Xanax and other benzodiazepines can cause withdrawal symptoms after long-term treatment and discontinuation should be done gradually over a period of months (or even up to a year) to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms such as agitation, panic attacks, rebound anxiety, muscle cramps and seizures.Some patients may benefit from a substitution with diazepam or clonazepam as these drugs remain in the bloodstream longer and therefore have less potential for abuse and dependence.

Patients taking a dosing regimen larger than 4 mg per day have an increased potential for dependence. This medication may cause withdrawal symptoms, which in some cases have been known to cause seizures. The discontinuation of this medication may also cause a reaction called rebound anxiety. Other withdrawal effects reported from discontinuing Generic Xanax therapy include homicidal ideation, rage reactions, hyperalertness, increased nightmares, and intrusive thoughts.

When a patient discontinues use, they may experience the symptoms they had before taking medication. Symptoms may also be accompanied by other reactions including changes in mood, anxiety, or sleep. Rebound anxiety is usually a result of abrupt discontinuation of this medication; patients who taper off are less likely to experience these symptoms.

Physical dependence is the major limiting factor against long-term use of Generic Xanax and other benzodiazepines.

Factors which determine the severity of the benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome experienced during dose reduction of Generic Xanax include:

dosage
length of use
frequency of dosing
method of withdrawal
personality characteristics of the individual
previous use of cross dependent/cross tolerant drugs (alcohol or other sedative hypnotic drugs)
current use of cross dependent/cross tolerant drugs (alcohol or other sedative hypnotic drugs)
Use of short-acting high potency benzodiazepines for example Generic Xanax or lorazepam
Generic Xanax has an exceptional history insofar soon after its introduction a large number of case reports were published in the medical literature of severe withdrawal symptoms related case reports of withdrawal psychoses, seizures and intense rebound anxiety upon discontinuation of Generic Xanax . In the United States a survey of physicians showed that 84% of physicians reported Generic Xanax as being extremely problematic in terms of the severity and prolonged nature of the benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome after discontinuation. The benzodiazepines diazepam (Valium) and oxazepam were found to produce less severe withdrawal symptoms than Generic Xanax (Xanax) or lorazepam (Ativan).

Generic Xanax should never be abruptly discontinued if taken regularly for any length of time because severe withdrawal symptoms may occur. Severe psychosis has been reported in the medical literature from abrupt Generic Xanax withdrawal and death occurred from withdrawal-related seizures after gradual dose reduction, which suggests that Generic Xanax when being discontinued should be done so very slowly over a prolonged period of time to avoid severe withdrawal symptoms.

What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Symptoms of overdose may include:

drowsiness
confusion
problems with coordination
coma

What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor.

Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.

Common: Clumsiness, Sleepiness, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Depression, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea / Constipation, Difficulty urinating, Vivid dreams, Headache, Dry mouth, Decreased sex drive, and/or changes in behavior.

Rare: Abdominal cramps, blurred vision, dry mouth, racing heartbeat / palpitations, shaking / slurred speech, urination problems, convulsions,hallucinations, memory loss, trouble breathing, staggering / trembling, headache, confusion, sore breast / milk secretion, or irregular menstruation. ( Be consistent in what you capitalize in both “common” and “rare” . Either is fine, it just needs to be consistent. )

Always see physician for these side effects and for severe clumsiness and sleepiness.

See physician NOW:

Convulsions, hallucinations, memory loss, trouble breathing or staggering / trembling.
An allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, face, or tongue or hives.)
Sores in the mouth or throat.
Yellowing of the skin or eyes.
A rash.
Hallucinations or severe confusion.
Changes in vision.
If you experience any of the above serious side effects, stop taking Generic Xanax and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately.