Xanax
Side Effects
The scientists had discovered the following most common side effects that may occur while taking
xanax: abdominal discomfort, abnormal involuntary movement, agitation, allergies, anxiety, blurred
vision, chest pain, confusion, constipation, decreased or increased sex drive, depression, diarrhea,
difficult urination, dream abnormalities, drowsiness, dry mouth, fainting, fatigue, fluid retention,
headache, hyperventilation (too frequent or too deep breathing), inability to fall asleep, increase
or decrease in appetite, increased or decreased salivation, impaired memory, irritability, lack of
or decreased coordination, light-headedness, low blood pressure, menstrual problems, muscular twitching,
nausea and vomiting, nervousness, painful menstruation, palpitations, rapid heartbeat, rash, restlessness,
ringing in the ears, sedation, sexual dysfunction, skin inflammation, speech difficulties, stiffness,
stuffy nose, sweating, tiredness/sleepiness, tremors, upper respiratory infections, weakness, weight
gain or loss.
The lesst common side effects of xanax include: Abnormal muscle tone, arm or leg pain, concentration difficulties, dizziness, double vision, fear, hallucinations, hot flushes, inability to control urination or bowel movements, infection, itching, joint pain, loss of appetite, muscle cramps, muscle spasticity, rage, seizures, shortness of breath, sleep disturbances, slurred speech, stimulation, talkativeness, taste alterations, temporary memory loss, tingling or pins and needles, uninhibited behavior, urine retention, weakness in muscle and bone, yellow eyes and skin.
Side effects due to decrease or withdrawal from Xanax or Xanax XR may include: anxiety, blurred vision, decreased concentration, decreased mental clarity, depression, diarrhea, headache, heightened awareness of noise or bright lights, hot flushes, impaired sense of smell, insomnia, loss of appetite, loss of reality, muscle cramps, nervousness, rapid breathing, seizures, tingling sensation, tremor, twitching, weight loss.
Xanax side effects are most commonly seen at the beginning of treatment course and should disappear with continued medication. It is necessary to mention that if you increase the dosage, they are most likely to appear again.