Create your FREE profile now!
Join the discussion with physicians and researchers around the globe - sign up for your free Cureus account today.
About
Xanax is a widely prescribed medication known by its generic name, alprazolam. Available in tablet form, it belongs to the benzodiazepine class of drugs, acting as a central nervous system depressant. Typically, Xanax is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders by enhancing the effects of a neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). The small, oval-shaped tablets are scored for easy dosage adjustment and come in various strengths.
