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Side Effects of Xanax-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Xanax as follows: General allergic reactions Xanax use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with Xanax, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

How to Use Xanax

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Xanax as follows: Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, for the duration prescribed, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Xanax can induce some nausea and vomiting, when taken [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Xanax-3

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of Xanax as follows: Panic disorders and dysphoria By allaying the fears and calming down anxiety, Xanax can help with offering relief with panic disorders and dysphoric states. Xanax can also be used to calm the anxiety associated with pre-menstrual syndrome. Seizure disorders Xanax by inhibiting the nerve impulses can help with reduced excitation of nerves, thus contributing to seizure control. Xanax can be used as an anticonvulsant, for [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Xanax-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of Xanax as follows: Sleep disorders By reducing the time to fall asleep and promoting the actual sleep phase, Xanax can help with relief in individuals with history of sleep disorders and insomnia. Muscle spasms Xanax by inhibiting the nerve impulses and reducing the amplitude of muscle spasms, can help with promoting muscle relaxation and offers relief with muscle pain and discomfort. Anxiety By activation of GABA-benzodiazepine receptor complex, [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Xanax-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of Xanax as follows: Bipolar disorder Xanax can be used along with antipsychotics, such as, clozapine and olanzapine, for management of mild agitation and anxiety symptoms during the manic phase of bipolar disorder. Obsessive-compulsive disorders Xanax can also help with reducing the anxiety contributing to the obsessive compulsive behaviors and thus can help with managing the symptoms of OCDs.