This medication works by enhancing the effects of a neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. GABA helps to calm down overactive brain activity, which can lead to feelings of anxiety or panic. By increasing GABA's activity, Xanax helps to reduce these symptoms, promoting relaxation and a sense of calm.

Xanax 1mg comes in several forms, including immediate-release tablets, extended-release tablets, and oral disintegrating tablets. The immediate-release tablets typically provide rapid relief of symptoms, while the extended-release tablets offer a slower, more gradual release of the medication over time.