How quickly does XANAX offer relief?
In the treatment of anxiety disorders, XANAX may offer some patients prompt relief of symptoms. An early-morning dose (8 am) of XANAX may take effect within 1 to 2 hours1 in healthy adults.

Should I be careful what I eat or drink while taking XANAX?
Yes. Inform your physician about any alcohol consumption and medicine you are taking now, including medication you may buy without a prescription. Alcohol should generally not be used during treatment with benzodiazepines.

Can I take XANAX if I’m pregnant?
The use of XANAX should almost always be avoided in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy and is not recommended for use during pregnancy.

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Therefore, inform your physician if you are pregnant, if you are planning to become pregnant, or if you become pregnant while you are taking this medication.

Can I nurse while taking XANAX?
Nursing should not be undertaken by mothers who must use XANAX. Inform your physician if you intend to nurse.

Is XANAX safe for younger people?
Safety and effectiveness of XANAX in individuals below 18 years of age have not been established.

Is XANAX appropriate for elderly people?
The elderly may be more sensitive to the effects of benzodiazepines. The smallest effective dose of XANAX should be used in the elderly to preclude the development of ataxia and oversedation.

Will XANAX affect my daily routine?
Until you experience how this medication affects you, do not drive a car or operate potentially dangerous machinery, etc.

Will taking more XANAX than what my doctor prescribed hurt me?
Do not increase the dose even if you think the medication “does not work anymore” without consulting your physician. Benzodiazepines, even when used as recommended, may produce emotional and/or physical dependence.

Can I just stop taking this drug if I feel it’s not working?
Do not stop taking this medication abruptly or decrease the dose without consulting your physician, since potentially severe discontinuation symptoms can occur.

What is a “controlled substance”? Is XANAX a controlled substance?
Controlled substances are drugs and substances that have been categorized into one of five schedules by the Drug Enforcement Administration based on their medical use, abuse and addiction potential, and harmfulness. For example, Alprazolam is a controlled substance under the Controlled Substance Act and XANAX Tablets have been assigned to Schedule IV. (When travelling, controlled substances should be carried in the container they were dispensed in.)

Most drugs that require a prescription from a doctor are not controlled substances. The United States’ Controlled Substances Act and its implementing regulations, however, assign certain substances to one of five “schedules.” These substances are placed in a schedule based on their potential for abuse, which may lead to physical or psychological dependency. Schedule I substances have no accepted medical use for treatment in the United States and are not available by prescription. Schedule II through V substances have accepted medical use and varying potentials for abuse and dependency. The lower the schedule number, the higher the potential for abuse. Doctors, dentists, veterinarians, physician assistants (in some states), and nurse practitioners who are licensed by a State and registered with DEA may prescribe these substances. Controlled substances include narcotics (pain relievers), stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and anabolic steroids.2