Xanax XR is a prescription medicine that is approved for treating panic disorder. This eMedTV article offers an overview of this anxiety medication, explaining how Xanax XR works, its potential side effects, and tips on when and how to take the drug.
Common side effects of Xanax XR include drowsiness, memory problems, and nausea. This portion of the eMedTV Web site highlights these and other Xanax XR side effects, including the side effects that may require immediate medical attention.
There are several side effects of Xanax XR, and weight gain is one of them. As this eMedTV article explains, approximately 5 percent of people taking the drug experience weight gain. This page also offers some tips on combating the problem.
Sexual side effects of Xanax XR can include ejaculation problems, a decreased sex drive, and impotence. This eMedTV resource discusses these Xanax XR sexual side effects in more detail and explains what your doctor may recommend if they occur.
Xanax XR is used for treating panic disorder in adults. This portion of the eMedTV library discusses how Xanax XR works and its effects on the body, and also describes some off-label Xanax XR uses, such as treating other types of anxiety.
The recommended starting Xanax XR dosage is up to 1 mg, taken once daily in the morning. This portion of the eMedTV archives offers more information on factors that may determine your Xanax XR dose and provides tips for those taking the medicine.
Sleep medications, antidepressants, and alcohol are among the drugs that can interact with Xanax XR. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at several drugs that can lead to Xanax XR drug interactions and describes the problems that can occur.
This eMedTV page covers several Xanax XR warnings and precautions, such as the safety of taking the drug when pregnant and who should not take the drug. This page also lists the conditions you should tell your doctor about before starting treatment.
This eMedTV segment explains that generic Xanax XR is currently available in several different strengths. This page also describes how the FDA has assigned an "AB" rating to generic Xanax XR, meaning it is equivalent to the brand-name medication.
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