What is xanax and what does it do to you?

Question

what is xanax and what does it do to you

Answer 1

Xanax is the trade name for alprazolam, a benzodiazepine tranquilizer.  If your doctor prescribes it for anxiety, it will calm you down.  If you take it for fun, in the large amounts (2+ mg) popular among those who abuse drugs, it will make you sleepy, make you pretty unaware of what's going on around you, give you amnesia, and, in combination with alcohol, can easily kill you.

Good luck to your friend.

Answer 2

Xanax is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Xanax affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.

Xanax is used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression.

Xanax may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

It is therefore advisable to consult your doctor before taking Xanax.

Answer 3

the relax you

Answer 4

Xanax is a perscription drug for panic attacks and anxiety disorders.  In the words of my doctor, "It takes the edge off."

Answer 5

xanax is a short acting benzodiazepine  to help when ur having anxiety's or a pantic attack

Answer 6

Xanax is a benzodiazepine tranquilizer. A.K.A. a benzo.

It is a prescription medicine for anxiety, tension, fatigue, and agitation; also prescribed for irritable bowel syndrome, panic attacks, depression, and premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

Benzos directly affect the brain.  They can relax you and make you more tranquil or sleepier, or they can slow nervous system transmissions in such a way as to act as an anticonvulsant.

Possible side effects: mild drowsiness, weakness and confusion.