Question 1

prescribed .25mg of xanax (alprazolam) (typically split pill for a dosage), and having heartburn, diarrhea, gas, bloating.  normal side effects? will they subside?

Accepted Answer

Xanax (alprazolam) effects: I understand your distress.
Xanax is for treatment of Anxiety.
 I may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or abdominal distress.
Xanax  0.25 mg is a small dose for moderate Anxiety.
Anxiety can be due to stresses of relationship, marriage, separation, work and finances for which Therapy will benefit you, see a Psychiatrist.
See a Physician if symptoms continue.
Do Breathing and Music Relaxation.

Question 2

i started retaking xanax (alprazolam) for gad and noticed headaches and stomach cramps/diarrhea.  i never had issues in past.  possible this will subside?

Accepted Answer

Xanax (alprazolam): Unfortunately these side effects are quite common with Xanax (alprazolam).  You can minimize them a little by cutting down on the dose a bit.  As well, usually patients in my practice report that these side effects subside after about a week once the body has adjusted to the medicine.  However, if not, discuss with your doctor - as there are quite a few other options you can use. Hope that helps!

Question 3

been taking .25mg of xanax for a month on a daily basis, once a day. is that enough to cause bad side effects like seizures if i stop?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: highly improbable if that is your dose.

Question 4

how long will lingering side  effects last. after taking xanax (alprazolam) i did  a fast taper and want this b over next friday can not come soon enuf?

Accepted Answer

Depends: First of all you did a good thing by stopping xanax (alprazolam).  Drugs like this shouldn't be taken on a regular basis except in certain circumstances.  Benzodiazepines can cause dependence, tolerance and withdrawal, and can interfere with sleep quality.  The length and severity of withdrawal depends on the amount of time you were taking the drug and the dose.  Be patient you should eventually feel better.

Question 5

can ecstasy interact with xanax and vicodin? i take low doses of xanax and vicodin daily ... 2mg of xanax and 10mg of vicodin.

i've taken ecstasy several times, like a dozen times over the past 10 years or so, and never had any serious side effects ... s

Accepted Answer

MDMA : Mdma is a very potent stimulant, and affects the central nervous system by causing massive amounts of serotonin to be released. The (mostly) permanent side effects on the brain, affect those areas where serotonin is important in the brain, including the anterior lobes, and hypothalamus, areas closely connected to personality, and the experience of anxiety.
Xanax belomgs to the class of benzodiazepines, which are commonly used to relieve anxiety, but are well known to have long term mood altering side effects (major depression). Vicodin is an analgesic, and has effects on dopamin release in the brain and peripheral nervous system.

Brain physiology and chemistry is very sensitive, and largely unknown. In my opinion the use of mdmd is hazardous at best, and the long term side effects on the brain are not beneficial. Combining mdma with any other mood altering drugs is even more hazardous, and may result in fatal consequences.

Question 6

what are the side effects of xanax (alprazolam)?

Accepted Answer

Xanax (alprazolam): Mainly sedation, lightheadedness, imbalance, dependency if continued regular use.

Question 7

i am 62..will taking .25mg of xanax (alprazolam) have many side effects once a day?

Accepted Answer

It depends: On ur metabolism, i.e. The way ur body & brain absorb & eliminate xanax (alprazolam) & on other factors too. The best 4 u is 2 address all ur questions & concerns re: possible side-effects of daily xanax (alprazolam) .25mg, by talking directly 2 ur prescribing doc. Be safe and reassured the right way, that is, by a good communication & clear understanding of ur rx w/ur real life doctor. Hope this help! best wishes 2 u!

Question 8

i've been taking 6mg of xanax (alprazolam) a day for 4 yrs what are the side effects of suddenly stopping?

Accepted Answer

Withdrawal ; seizure: This is a large dose of xanax (alprazolam) -- and suddenly stopping would risk severe withdrawal including possible seizures.  There would be confusion, agitation, sweating, nausea, severe anxiety, etc.  Please do not stop this suddenly.  Discuss any potential changes in dose with your physician before doing them.

Question 9

are the side effects of klonopin similar to taking xanax (alprazolam)?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Xanax (alprazolam) is a very short acting benzodiazepine and Klonopin is longer acting. Xanax (alprazolam) is much more addictive if used long term, but may act quicker. Neither is good long term as you develop tolerance meaning the same dose is no longer effective. It is better to fo find an antidepressant or a wide variety of other anti anxiety medications.

Question 10

bad side effects/ possible withdrawal from xanax (alprazolam). taking .5 mg day for 2 mths.   feel horrible!  please recommend taper/help. dr. says xanax (alprazolam) is safe. ?

Accepted Answer

Possible Taper: I'm guessing that you take xanax (alprazolam)  for anxiety. If you are only taking it once a day, withdrawal is unlikely given it's effects are a short couple hours. If you are taking it more than 2 x's a day then you may be having wd sx's.Generally a taper is by 0.25 to 0.5 mg a day for 1-2 weeks, then lower by the same amt every 1-2weeks until off the xanax (alprazolam). Please talk to your practioner for other options.

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Prescribed .25mg of xanax (alprazolam) (typically split pill for a dosage), and having heartburn, diarrhea, gas, bloating. normal side effects? will they subside?

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I started retaking xanax (alprazolam) for gad and noticed headaches and stomach cramps/diarrhea. i never had issues in past. possible this will subside?

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Been taking .25mg of xanax for a month on a daily basis, once a day. is that enough to cause bad side effects like seizures if i stop?

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How long will lingering side effects last. after taking xanax (alprazolam) i did a fast taper and want this b over next friday can not come soon enuf?

A member asked:

Can ecstasy interact with xanax and vicodin? i take low doses of xanax and vicodin daily ... 2mg of xanax and 10mg of vicodin. i've taken ecstasy several times, like a dozen times over the past 10 years or so, and never had any serious side effects ... s

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What are the side effects of xanax (alprazolam)?

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I am 62..will taking .25mg of xanax (alprazolam) have many side effects once a day?

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I've been taking 6mg of xanax (alprazolam) a day for 4 yrs what are the side effects of suddenly stopping?

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Are the side effects of klonopin similar to taking xanax (alprazolam)?

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Bad side effects/ possible withdrawal from xanax (alprazolam). taking .5 mg day for 2 mths. feel horrible! please recommend taper/help. dr. says xanax (alprazolam) is safe. ?

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