Xanax: Find patient medical information

Find patient medical information for Alprazolam ( Xanax ) on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings, and user ratings XANAX is approved to treat anxiety disorders, provide short-term anxiety relief, and treat panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia. Take XANAX exactly as prescribed by your doctor to avoid serious side effects that may occur like addiction, coma, or death. Beware of counterfeit or fake XANAX , which is illegal and can be harmful and difficult to identify. Xanax (alprazolam) is a prescription tablet for generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder. Learn about side effects, dosage, uses, and more. Alprazolam Tablets Xanax ® (alprazolam) is a medication that treats anxiety. Your healthcare provider will give you instructions on how often you should take this medication. You shouldn’t take more than your prescription label directs.