Xanax 1 mg

Description

Blue Xanax 1mg is a brand-name of prescription medication that contains the active drug Alprazolam. It belongs to a class of drugs called Antianxiety Agents, Anxiolytics, and Benzodiazepines. Xanax 1 mg is FDA-approved to treat the following anxiety disorders in adults:

• Generalized anxiety disorder.
• Panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia (fear of being in places where it may be hard to leave).
• Anxiety is associated with depression.

Xanax 1 mg may be used alone or with other medications. It is not known if Xanax is safe and effective in children younger than 18 years of age.

It belongs to the benzodiazepines drugs class of nervous system active compound that acts on the brain nerves and is used for symptomatic relief of excessive anxiety, for a short period. World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry recommends alprazolam 1mg blue oval pill(the generic name of Xanax) effective in moderate to severe anxiety hence it finds its usage application as anxiolytic.

Xanax 1 Mg Blue Drug Basic Detail:

• FDA approved: yes (1981)
• Drug intake form: Oral
• Generic availability: Yes
• Prescription requirement: Yes
• Chemical Name: 8 chloro 1 methyl 6 phenyl 4H s triazolo[4,3-α][1,4] benzodiazepine

Composition Of The Drug:

Each Xanax tablet contains 0.25/0.5/1/2 mg of Alprazolam as active ingredients and inactive ingredients are Cellulose, corn starch, docusate sodium, lactose, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, and sodium benzoate.

Factors Depend Upon Use Of Blue Xanax 1 mg bars:

Xanax 1 mg doesn’t affect everyone in the same way as all patients. It will affect you depending on several factors, including the patient’s mental state at the time you take the drug, age, weight, Metabolism, and dosage.

If you’re taking this anti-anxiety medication for the first time, it’s important you should ask your doctor to understand its side effects and potential interactions before use.

Xanax Forms And Strengths:

Xanax is available both online and offline for different types. It is available as an immediate-release tablet in four different milligrams (mg) dose strengths in tablet forms.

• Xanax 0.25 mg
• Xanax 0.5 mg,
• Xanax 1 mg color is blue, and the shape of its medication is oval
• Xanax 2 mg color is white, and the rectangle with a rounded corner

It is also available as an Extended-Release tablet i.e. Xanax XR 3 mg

These are orally disintegrating tablets or oral solutions for easier administration.

How Does Xanax 1 Mg Work?

Xanax 1 mg(Alprazolam 1mg Blue Oval) produces a calming effect and reduces anxiety/panic attacks by slowing down the unbalanced brain chemicals movement. It actually increases the inhibiting pace of the GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid is the main factor responsible for human brain neurotransmitters).

Doses of Blue Xanax 1mg Oval Pills:

Adult Dose For Anxiety:

• Initially, 0.25 mg to 0.5 mg per dose is taken 2-3 times a day.
• The doctor can alter the dose according to the use.
• It should not take more than Xanax 4 mg per day.

Adult Dose For Panic Disorder:

• The initial dose is 0.5 mg per by taking 2-3 times daily.
• The doctor can change the dose accordingly.
• The maximum dosage is 10 mg per day and should not exceed that.

Xanax 1 mg Dosage For Children:

The dosage and use of Xanax in children are prescribed and recommended by the doctor.

Proper Use Of Xanax 1 mg Bars:

Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor in the prescription. Xanax is taken as a tablet several times a day with or without food. The dose may need to be regularly changed until an effective dose is reached.

You should not take overdose or under dose or stop immediately as it can have some adverse effects on you. One should not share or misuse this medication with people who have drug addiction problems. Read and follow the patient instructions included in the medication guide.

Swallow the tablet or tablet whole with a full glass of water. Do not break, crush, or chew it. Before taking this medication you should sanitize your hand with hand wash. Do not remove the tablets from the bottle until you are ready to take them. Place the tablet immediately on the top of your tongue. It should melt quickly and be swallowed with saliva.

Function Of Xanax 1 mg In the Human Body:

Xanax 1 mg works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain by inducing the brain and CNS ( Central Nervous System ). It produces calming effects and slows down the movement of unbalanced brain chemicals resulting in the reduction of anxiety and panic attacks. It works by boosting the effects of a natural chemical called gamma-aminobutyric acid, which is made in the brain.

Overdose And Missed Dose:

You should follow the doctor’s instructions while taking medicine. You should never take your dose as yourself, it may dangerous for your health.

Overdose:

Overdose is a condition when a person takes an extra dose of medicine than the doctor prescribes for him/her. An overdose of any medication is dangerous to our health, an overdose of Xanax 1 mg also has some bad effects on our health.

Symptoms of an overdose of Xanax 1 mg lead to constipation, difficulty concentrating, difficulty passing urine, drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, increased salivation, irritability, joint pain, light-headedness, changes in sex drive, tiredness, and unusual talkativeness.

Missed Dose:

You should never irregularly take medication. It leads to a missed dose if you forget to take this medication. People after missing a dose usually take a double dose at a time which leads to overdose. In case you miss a dose, do not panic. Take the dose immediately or continue with your regular dose on the next day or consult your doctor.

Possible Side Effects Of Blue 1mg Xanax :

Some people can experience side effects for much longer – days, months, or indefinitely. Xanax 1 mg may cause common or serious side effects to the patient that depend upon the health condition of the patient.

The most common side effects include:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Irritability
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Excessive sweating
• Headaches
• Appetite or weight changes
• Swelling of the hands or feet
• Loss of interest in sex
• Insomnia
• Memory problems
• Slurred speech
• Blurred vision
• Dry mouth
• Stuffy nose
• Poor coordination
• Muscle weakness
• Difficulty concentrating

Each of the side effects varies from the person to person.

Xanax 1 mg may cause serious side effects including:

• Depressed mood
• Thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself
• Racing thoughts
• Confusion
• Agitation
• Hostility
• Hallucinations
• Uncontrolled muscle movements
• Tremor
• Increased energy
• Unusual risk-taking behavior

Paradoxical Side Effects Of Blue Xanax Oval Pills:

If a medication causes effects in opposition to the expected outcome then paradoxical side effects or reactions are said to occur.

• Rage
• Tremors
• Cognitive Power Declination
• Agitation
• RestlessnessAggression

Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.

Withdrawal Symptoms Of Xanax 1 mg:

If you have been using drugs with a high potential for dependency and you stop suddenly or accidentally, you can experience symptoms differently this is called withdrawal symptoms. Most of the medication has withdrawal symptoms just like Xanax 1 mg. The withdrawal symptoms are severe changes in mood and behavior, confusion, hallucinations, seizures,  suicidal thoughts or actions, muscle spasticity, sleep disturbances, and other adverse behavioral effects such as agitation, rage, irritability, and aggressiveness.

Alternatives For Xanax 1 mg:

If anyone can not get fruitful from this drug he needs to change the medicine by asking the doctor. Finding the exact alternatives is not possible, but there are some similar medications that are prescribed instead of Xanax 1 mg.

The medicinal substitutes are:

• Zoloft
• Prozac
• Lexapro
• Ativan
• Valium
• Luvox
• Lexapro
• Paxil
• Ativan
• Lexapro
• Klonopin

You should never take any medication without consulting your doctor. Because your doctor only better guides you whether the medication is good for your health or not.

Other Medicine & Food Interaction:

The more medications you take, the greater the chance for your drug to interact with another medicine. Drug-drug interactions can increase the unexpected side effects on your body. It also decreases how well your medications work.

Medicine Interactions:

One should inform your doctor if he/she is taking any other medicines i.e. prescription or without prescription with Xanax 1 mg. It may dangerous if some specific medicines has taken with it.

Do not take these medicines with Xanax 1 mg: Norco, Oxycodone, Tramadol, Ritalin, Buprenorphine, Evekeo, Nuvigil, Strattera, Ambien, Halcion, Lunesta, Restoril, Rozerem, Sonata.

Do not use any medication without consulting the doctor. It may have serious effects after using this medication at a time.

Mix Xanax 1 mg And Alcohol: 

Do not drink alcohol when taking Xanax 1 mg. Both alcohol and  Xanax 1 mg are central nervous system depressants. The combination of both will increase the sedative effects, including sleepiness, lightheadedness, memory impairment, loss of coordination, slowed breathing, coma, and even death. For this reason, it is prohibited to take alcohol with Xanax 1 mg.

Precautions While Taking Xanax 1 mg:

There are certain precautions that are needed to take while using Xanax 1 mg.

• Test whether you are allergic to Xanax 1 mg or any other anti-anxiety pills.
• Describe both your physical and mental history before the doctor.
• As drowsiness is a major side effect, one should not drive, should not operate any machine, or do any serious work as it can be dangerous.
• People having depression, mood problems suicidal thoughts, and behavior are advised to consult a doctor before taking Xanax 1 mg.
• People having liver or kidney problems should not use Xanax 1 mg.
• Patients having lung disease and breathing problems have not been prescribed Xanax 1 mg blue as it can be fatal.
• Keeping Xanax 1 mg Blue Pills out of reach of children and pets.
• Using Xanax 1 mg while pregnant can harm your unborn baby.
• Breastfeeding mothers should follow the doctor’s advice.
• Do not take this medicine, if you have any pre-existing epileptic conditions such as status epilepticus or seizure, as this medicine may increase the frequency of seizure attacks.

Your doctor or physician will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your condition. Before taking Xanax 1 mg, inform your doctor if you have any renal insufficiency or renal dysfunction.

Warnings while taking blue 1mg Xanax:

Administrating the Xanax 1 mg dose has some potential negative and critical medical events. These are explained below:

Coadministration With Potent CYP3A Inhibitors:

Ketoconazole and itraconazole are Azole antifungal agents. These are potent CYP3A inhibitors and have the tendency to increase the plasma concentration of alprazolam. that is why the coadministration of these agents is not recommended.

Risk Of CNS(central nervous system) Depression:

Patients taking Xanax doses should be cautioned about simultaneous consumption of depressant drugs and alcohol. because other drugs’ depressant effects and similar properties of alcohol will make sedative effects more than tolerable levels. hence, the chance of getting severe outcomes is higher.

Performance Impairment:

Because of the exact reason(CNS depressant effect), appropriate physical coordination can’t be achieved thus there is a much higher chance of impaired performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. For how long does Xanax 1 mg Blue Pills give relief?

Relief and Sedative effects of Xanax 1 mg dose will finish from 8 to 10 hours.

Q. Is Xanax FDA-approved?

Yes, Xanax got its initial approval in 1981 by FDA US. FDA has given its approval for general anxiety disorder and panic disorder.

Q. What could be the side effects of taking Blue 1mg Oval Xanax/ Alprazolam 1mg Blue Oval?

Generally, it is safe when taken after a proper prescription. However, some side effects like Blurred Vision, Dry Mouth, Headaches, Dizziness, Muscle Weakness, Stuffy Nose, Poor Coordination, Drowsiness, and Diarrhea could be experienced. We advise you to disclose your complete medical history with your medical consultant.