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I've taken a few xanax (alprazolam) this week for panic attacks. my shoulder and upper back muscles are tight and hurting. is this a side effect and is it dangerou?
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FocusOnThe'X'InXanax: Good question.You are experiencing a rebound effect from stopping the Xanax, (alprazolam) which relaxes muscles by subduing little receptors in the muscles to keep them from tightening, but when the xanax (alprazolam) goes away, they tend to over-react in many people and cause a weird ache in the muscles. That's the first stage of withdrawal. Take it for a long time and you'll be shaky,unable to sleep and feel bad for days
Answered 12/14/2014
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No and no: Not a side effect. Not dangerous.
Answered 12/16/2014
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