If you still have questions about Xanax after reading this article, we recommend that you talk with your medical professional. Together you can decide if Xanax might be a good choice for you. Be sure to talk with your medical professional if you’re concerned about driving or doing other activities while you’re taking Xanax.
That’s why you need to make sure that you never depend on medication alone. If you have questions about the side effects of Xanax in older adults, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. If your doctor confirms you’ve had a serious allergic reaction to Xanax, they may have you switch to a different treatment. In most cases, these side effects should be temporary. But if you have any symptoms that are ongoing or bother you, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. And do not stop taking Xanax unless your doctor recommends it.
At this time, there is no clear evidence that alprazolam exposure in early pregnancy can cause major birth defects. Neonates exposed to benzodiazepines during the late third trimester of pregnancy or during labor have been reported to exhibit sedation and neonatal withdrawal symptoms. Observational studies have demonstrated that concomitant use of opioid analgesics and benzodiazepines increases the risk of drug-related mortality compared to use of opioids alone. In patients already receiving an opioid analgesic, prescribe a lower initial dose of XANAX than indicated in the absence of an opioid and titrate based on clinical response.
