Anxiety Attacks Panic Attacks

How Does Xanax Help an Anxiety Attack?

Xanax is a member of the benzodiazepine family and one of the most popular drugs prescribed for anxiety. Xanax can help anxiety in the short term, but must be used with caution and with close contact with your doctor due to the risk of abuse. You will also most likely need more and more over time to achieve the same results. Benzodiazepines create a range of effects by modulating the GABAA subtype of the GABA receptor.the most prolific inhibitory receptor within the brain. Xanax binds to receptors in the brain, making it easier for the chemical GABA (which occurs naturally in your brain) to be used by these receptors, which produces a calming feeling. It usually takes between 15 to 40 minutes for the onset of it, and up to an hour for full effects. A dose usually lasts for between 4 and 6 hours, with residual effects lasting a bit more.

Some of the side effects of xanax include dizziness, drowsiness, loss of coordination, cotton mouth or dry mouth, headaches, and changes in sexual drive.

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