Xanax (Brands: Alprazolam Intensol, Xanax XR)

Xanax, a brand name for the benzodiazepine alprazolam, operates by enhancing the activity of specific neurotransmitters in the brain. Primarily prescribed to address anxiety disorders and anxiety associated with depression, Xanax is also utilized in the treatment of panic disorders, with or without accompanying agoraphobia; a fear of situations that might induce panic, helplessness, or embarrassment. 

It's essential to emphasize the potential dangers of acquiring Xanax from unverified sources, particularly online or outside the United States. Such Xanax purchases may expose individuals to medications that either contain hazardous substances or are not distributed by licensed pharmacies, thereby circumventing the safe-use regulations set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Dosing

For the treatment of anxiety:

Adults: Initially, 0.25mg to 0.5mg were taken three times a day. Your doctor may adjust the dose as necessary, but it typically does not exceed 4 mg per day.

Older Adults: Initially, 0.25mg is taken two or three times a day, with potential adjustments by your doctor as needed.

Children: The appropriate use and dosage should be determined by the prescribing doctor.

For individuals with panic disorders

Extended-Release Tablets (oral dosage form):

Adults: Initially, 0.5 to 1mg is taken once a day in the morning, with potential dose adjustments as needed. The maximum daily dose is usually 10 mg.

Older Adults: Initially, 0.5 mg is taken once a day in the morning, with potential adjustments by the doctor.

Other Oral Dosage Forms (solution, tablets, or orally disintegrating tablets):

Adults: Initially, 0.5 mg is taken three times a day, with the possibility of dose adjustments. The maximum daily dose is generally 10 mg.

Older Adults: Initially, 0.25 mg is taken two or three times a day, with potential adjustments by the doctor.