Xanax Side Effects

The documented risks of these drugs are provided so the public can make informed, educated decisions. Xanax is a benzodiazepine drug (anti-anxiety drug), also known as Alprax, Alprazolam, Alprazolam ER, Frontal, Frontal XR, Kalma, Niravam, Solanax, Tafil, Trankimazin, Xanax XR, Xanor.

To see the total figures from IQVia on the number of people taking antianxiety drugs in the U.S., click here.

Please note: No one should attempt to get off of psychiatric drugs without a doctor’s supervision. To help find medical practitioners in your area, click here.

Also, read the FDA’s Xanax Medication Guide for more information. MedGuides include “the particular serious and significant public health concern that has created the need for the Medication Guide” and notes “pediatric risks.” (Note: Unfortunately, the FDA MedGuides only work on a desktop, not on a mobile device. Please complain to the FDA to make their public advisories accessible to all. 1-888-INFO-FDA or 1-888-463-6332.)



Xanax Drug Warnings:

There have been 3 drug regulatory agency warnings from two countries (Australia and United States). These include the following (note that some warnings cite more than one side effect, so the list below may not be equal to the total number of warnings):

1 warning on Xanax causing death or increased risk of death
1 warning on Xanax causing hostility or aggression
1 warning on Xanax causing swelling
1 warning on Xanax causing drug abuse

Xanax Drug Studies:

There have been 9 studies done in six countries (Australia, Canada, France, Sweden, United Kingdom and United States). These include the following (note that some studies cite more than one side effect, so the list below may not be equal to the total number of studies):

2 studies on Xanax causing dementia
2 studies on Xanax causing violence
2 studies on Xanax causing aggression
1 study on Xanax causing death or increased risk of death
1 study on Xanax causing homicidal ideation
1 study on Xanax causing suicide risk or attempts

This brochure is a simple guide that documents the dangerous and deadly side effects of the drugs prescribed to millions of men, women and children diagnosed with bogus mental disorders.