Xanax 0.5 mg

Description

Xanax 0.5 mg(029 orange pill) belongs to the class of Benzodiazepines that is primarily used for the purpose of treating generalized anxiety disorder( in adults) and panic disorders. It can be used to treat panic disorders including the ones with or without Agoraphobia (in adults).

The active ingredient of Xanax 0.5 is Alprazolam which belongs to the class of central nervous system-active compounds. Whereas the inactive ingredients include:

• Cellulose
• Docusate Sodium
• Lactose
• Silicon Dioxide
• Corn Starch
• Magnesium Stearate
• Sodium Benzoate

Dosage of Xanax 0.5:

Dosage anxiety disorder:

0.5 mg is generally the starting dose for otherwise healthy adults with generalized anxiety disorder. It is the oral dose recommended thrice a day which can be increased after the intervals of 3-4 days. Do not increase the dose without the consultancy of your doctor. The dose needs to be increased only by the doctors after examining the body’s initial reaction to Xanax. The overall maximum dose should not exceed Xanax 4 mg.

For Panic Disorders:

The starting dose for panic disorder in adults is 0.5 mg Xanax. It is prescribed to take the medicine thrice a day and then gradually inverse the dose after 4 days. However, the maximum dose for 90% percent is Xanax 1 mg.

Side effects of using 0.5 mg pills:

The side effects of Xanax 0.5 mg can be common as well as severe. However, it is not entirely possible to list all the side effects as they largely depend on the patient’s capacity to adjust to the medicine:

Here are some of the most likely and well-established side effects:

• Impaired coordination
• Dysarthria
• Hypotension
• Increased libido
• Memory Impairment
• Nervous System Disorders such as Dizziness, Drowsiness, Light-headedness, and Akathisia
• Menstrual disorders
• Gastrointestinal disorders such as Dry mouth and Increased salivation
• Cardiovascular disorders
• Cognitive Disorder
• Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders such as Dermatitis, Rash, and Allergy
• Increased appetite
• Micturition difficulties
• Sexual dysfunction
• Headache
• Tachycardia
• Blurred vision

Warnings and Precautions to be kept in mind while using the pills 0.5 mg Xanax:

• While using Xanax 0.5 pills always keep in mind that it is prone to side effects and can react towards the worst conditions. There is always a risk of the following conditions: Profound Sedation, Coma, Death, and Respiratory Depression. However, these risks generally do not occur in 90% of the cases if the dosage and medical guidance are adequately followed.
• Patients sensitive to benzodiazepines or any medicines with similar composition should be very careful while consuming Xanax and its constituents. In such cases, the chances of Xanax’s reaction increase many folds.
• Avoid driving if you have consumed alcohol as Xanax can make you feel dizzy. It is also advised to not consume alcohol or other CNS Depressants as they can increase the dizziness effect of Xanax 0.5 mg.
• Be extremely cautious while using this drug if you are/were a patient of depression or have a family history of depression. Xanax 0.5 mg is likely to worsen depression by causing frequent episodes of mania and hypomania.
• Before starting the medication, get a proper and full medical checkup to avoid any kind of reaction. It’s better if you get it done with a standardized screening tool.

Withdrawal Symptoms of Xanax 0.5 mg oval-sized tablet:

Xanax 0.5 mg can lead to addiction if not used as per guidance. In some cases, the body becomes habitual of the drug if it is being used for a regular period of time. In such cases, it is advised to not suddenly stop using it, as it can push the body towards experiencing life-threatening withdrawal symptoms.

You can reduce the chance of withdrawal symptoms by using:

• Gradual Taper
• Gradually reducing the dose

Symptoms of Withdrawal:

• Seizures
• Muscle Cramp
• Dysosmia
• Clouded Sensorium
• Heightened Sensory Perception
• Impaired Concentration
• Paresthesias
• Diarrhea
• Blurred Vision
• Muscle Twitch
• Appetite Decrease
• Weight Loss
• Early morning anxiety

Contradiction and Drug Interaction of Xanax 0.5 mg(029 orange pill) with other medicines:

There are some drugs and herbs that might react with inactive ingredients of 0.5 mg Xanax under given circumstances. Some of these medicines are:

• Strong Cytochrome such as P450 3A (CYP3A) inhibitor, Itraconazole, Ketoconazole, Nefazodone, Fluvoxamine, Cimetidine, and Azole Antifungal Agents (Reduces the efficiency of Alprazolam)
• Weak CYP3A Inhibitors such as fluvoxamine, cimetidine, nefazodone, and erythromycin.
• Opioids (Increase the risk of respiratory depression). Examples of Opioids that can be reactive include morphine, oxycodone, tapentadol, tramadol, hydromorphone, codeine, buprenorphine, oxymorphone, fentanyl, methadone, alfentanil, butorphanol, dihydrocodeine, meperidine, pentazocine, remifentanil, and sufentanil.
• Digoxin (Increase the risk of digoxin toxicity)
• CNS Depressants such as anticonvulsants, psychotropic medications, antihistaminics, and ethanol.

Xanax 0.5 Drug Abuse and Misuse:

Use and misuse of 0.5 mg Xanax generally includes using the medicine more than its prescribed dose. This is usually intentional and is practiced with the aim of getting better and faster health benefits.

Drug Xanax 0.5 abuse can have the following symptoms:

• Abdominal pain
• Aggression
• Blurred vision
• Disinhibition
• Euphoria
• Slurred speech
• Anorexia
• Amnesia
• Anxiety
• Ataxia
• Confusion
• Disorientation
• Vertigo
• Delirium
• Paranoia
• Suicidal ideation

Xanax 0.5mg behavior in special cases:

Effect of Xanax 0.5 mg during pregnancy:

Use of Xanax 0.5 mg in late pregnancy can cause:

• Respiratory Depression
• Lethargy
• Hypotonia

Withdrawal Symptoms of Xanax 0.5 mg during pregnancy:

• Hyperreflexia
• Restlessness
• Tremors
• Feeding difficulties
• Irritability
• Inconsolable crying

Effect of 0.5mg Xanax in Patients with Impaired Respiratory Function:

Side effects in Impaired Respiratory Function patients:

• Respiratory Depression
• Hypoventilation
• Apnea

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q.1. Can I use 0.5 Xanax pills during pregnancy?

Using Xanax during pregnancy completely depends on the mother’s mental and physical health. However, in many cases, it is observed that the medicine can result in neonatal sedation and neonatal withdrawal.

Q.2. Is breastfeeding possible while I am on Xanax 0.5mg treatment?

No, it is not advised to breastfeed during Xanax treatment as it passes to the newborn via milk and can leave lifelong consequences in its wake.

Q.3. How can I identify Xanax 0.5mg?

Xanax 0.5mg generally comes in a peach-colored oval-sized pill which is scored and imprinted with “Xanax 0.5”.

Q.4. Is Xanax 0.5mg overdose harmful?

Yes, Xanax 0.5 mg can cause mild to severe side effects some of which can even be deadly. These overuse side effects include a hypnotic state, disinhibitory reactions, diminished reflexes, and many other life-changing disorders.