Description
Each Xanax 1 mg tablet contains Alprazolam, which belongs to the benzodiazepine family. Alprazolam and other benzodiazepine drugs enhance the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, reducing excitability and calming it down by inhibiting certain brain activities.
Short-Term Effects of Xanax 1 mg
Xanax 1 mg medicine can cause an individual to feel completely calm, euphoric, and free from worry. It works for individuals suffering from anxiety and panic disorders as it begins to relieve their anxious feelings and soothe their minds soon after taking the medication. Xanax is known for its quick-relief action, with effects felt within 30 minutes and lasting up to 6 hours.
Forms and Available Strength
Xanax is available as an immediate-release tablet in 3 different milligrams (mg) dose strengths on our BigpharmaUSA online pharmacy. Other dosage forms include extended-release tablets (Xanax XR 3 mg), orally disintegrating tablets, or oral solutions for easy administration.
Dosage
Xanax dosage for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
The standard dose for GAD treatment is 0.25 mg to 0.5 mg Xanax to be taken orally 3 times a day. The maximum daily dose of Xanax for GAD should not exceed 4 mg.
Xanax dosage for panic disorder
The standard dosage of Xanax required to suppress symptoms of panic disorder is 0.5 mg to 3 mg. This dose must be taken orally 3 times per day. While no maximum dose of Xanax has been defined particularly for panic disorder, some patients may require more than 4 mg of Xanax a day to manage panic attacks. Even higher doses, up to 10 mg per day have been used in certain cases.
How Long Should Xanax 1 mg be Used?
Xanax 1 mg tablets are only indicated for the short term. Xanax is used to treat generalized anxiety disorder for 4 months or less. The duration of treatment for panic disorder usually does not last any longer than 10 weeks.
How Long Can Xanax Stay in the System?
Xanax 1 mg tablet has a half-life of 11 hours in healthy individuals. Depending on the amount of Xanax 1 mg medication taken, blood tests can detect alprazolam for up to 1 to 6 days and urine tests for up to a week after taking the last dose.
What to Avoid During Medication?
- Alcohol, other street drugs
- Opioid medications such as Hydrocodone, Codeine, Oxycodone, Morphine, Suboxone, etc.
- Other CNS depressant medications like Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, Seizure medications, and Sedating antihistamines
- Grapefruit juice and food items rich in Vitamin C
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