About Xanax Bars 0.5 mg and Its Use?
Xanax is a brand name for the prescription drug Alprazolam, which belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. You may buy Xanax online with several strengths of Alprazolam. Xanax 0.5 mg is one of its different dosages. This medication is known for its calming effect between the central nervous system and brain.
Benzodiazepine family relates with some other prescription medication including;
Alprazolam (Valium)
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Flurazepam (Dalmane)
Alprazolam, the generic version of Xanax, was patented in 1971 and approved for medical use in the United States in the year 1981. Alprazolam (Xanax) is a schedule IV- controlled drug substance and standard drug abuse. You may buy Xanax 0.5 mg online with the help of prescription; However, there are some online stores where you may buy Xanax online without any prescription.
Inactive ingredients may be active in suitable conditions and can cause unwanted effects:
Xanax contains active ingredient Alprazolam which is the primary substance of drug and help in the management of anxiety and other problems. Beside it, Xanax 0.5 mg also contains few inactive ingredients which may dangerous in some adverse conditions.
Inactive ingredients are;
Cellulose
Docusate sodium
Corn starch
Lactose magnesium stearate
Sodium benzoate
Silicon dioxide
Different types of Xanax 0.5 mg uses:
Most commonly used in the short-term management of anxiety disorder.
Especially for the treatment of panic disorder.
You may use this medication also for the management of generalized anxiety disorder.
You may use this medication for other purposes not mentioned in this medication guide.
Other basics of Xanax 0.5 mg
Generic name: Alprazolam
Strength: 0.5 mg of active Alprazolam
Imprint: XANAX 0.5
Color: Orange
Shape: Elliptical/Oval Size: 9.00 mm
Availability: Prescription Drug
Other dosages of Xanax: 0.25 mg, 1 mg, and 2 mg.
How should I take Xanax 0.5mg pills?
· Never take medication through overdosage or more frequent dosage than prescription. If you have received an overdose by default, call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right now.
· You may take this medication by mouth with or without food, as instructed by your doctor. Taking drug with food decreased the risk of side effects.
· You should take this low amount dosage precisely as your doctor tells you to take it. Patients should always keep in touch with their doctor about the safest treatment.
· You should not take this medication with other drugs or alcohol; it can cause side effects that may be serious or deadly.
· Do not use this medication in children under 6 years of age.
· Using this medication for more than 4 months is not good and can cause some unwanted results
Do not take this Xanax if you have;
You have severe breathing problems or asthma
Allergy with Alprazolam or other ingredients of Xanax.
Have a sleep problem known as sleep apnea syndrome.
You have a muscle problem or a disease that can cause muscle problem
If you have a liver problem
Consult with your doctor if you have or ever had;
· Pregnant or plan to become pregnant; this medication can harm your unborn baby.
Depression, suicidal thoughts or mood problems
· Liver or kidney disease
· If you are a breastfeeding lady' it may react to your breast milk and harm your baby.
Xanax dosage for adults (By Xanax 0.5 mg)
For the treatment of anxiety disorder;
Initial dosage: 0.5 mg three times daily
Dosage titration: You may increase your dosage gradually at the interval of 3 to 4 days
Maximum dosage: 4 mg daily For the treatment of the Panic disorder
Initial dosage: 0.5 mg three times daily
Dosage titration: You may increase your dosage gradually at the interval of 3 to 4 days by no more than 1 mg per day
Maximum dosage: 10 mg daily
Side effects?
This medication may cause some side effects in some adverse conditions due to its inactive ingredients. You are advised to take urgent medical help if you have any of the below-given symptoms while using Xanax 0.5 mg.
Note- Below given list contains side effects of Alprazolam. Some of these effects will not
apply to Xanax.
More common:
Changes in rhythms and patterns of speech
Being forgetful
Difficulty with coordination
Unsteadiness or clumsiness
Drowsiness
Discouragement
Empty feeling
Lack of appetite
Irritability
Lightheadedness
Loss of pleasure or interest
Unusual drowsiness
Slurred speech
Tiredness
Trouble sleeping
Trouble speaking
Unsteadiness trembling
Less common:
changes in behavior
chills
clay-colored stools
confusion about identity, place, and time
cough
dark urine
the decrease in the frequency of urination
the reduction in urine volume
difficult or labored breathing
difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
difficulty with concentration
problem with moving
dry mouth
ear congestion
environment seems unreal
fainting
fear or nervousness
feeling of unreality
feeling warm
fever
a general sense of discomfort or illness
inability to move the eyes
inability to sit still
increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid
irregular heartbeats
itching or rash
joint pain
lack or loss of self-control
loss of bladder control
loss of coordination
loss of memory
loss of voice
mood or mental changes
muscle aching or cramping
muscle pain or stiffness
muscle weakness, etc.
Rare:
Actions that are out of control
the attack, assault, or force
chest pain
continuing (unstoppable) ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
decreased awareness or responsiveness
deep or fast breathing with dizziness
ear pain
false or unusual sense of well-being
rapid, irregular, or racing heartbeat or pulse
feeling jittery
feeling unusually cold, etc.
Unknown incidence:
light-colored stools
general weakness or tiredness
stomach pain
upper right abdominal pain, etc.
These are commonly seen side effects of Valium, but still, it is not a complete list of side
effects of Valium.