Will my taking xanax (alprazolam) affect my unborn baby?

Yes: Xanax (alprazolam) is in the class of drugs called benzodiazepines and all benzodiazepines are contraindicated in pregnancy. They are all category d with positive evidence of human fetal risk.

Yes- adversely: Xanax (alprazolam) is fda pregnancy category d. Xanax (alprazolam) should not be used during pregnancyt. It could harm the unborn baby. Xanax (alprazolam) may also cause addiction or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn if the mother takes the medication during pregnancy.