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Side Effects of Xanax XR-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Xanax XR as follows: Abuse potential Xanax XR intake can be habit-forming and carries an abuse potential. The risk for addiction and abuse can be even higher, especially in individuals with history of substance abuse. Musculoskeletal side-effects Xanax XR use can result in slurred speech, motor incoordination, with consequent increased fall risk and accidents. Confusion and dizziness with Xanax XR use, can add to the motor incoordination, [...]

Side Effects of Xanax XR-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Xanax XR as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Xanax XR use can result in episodes of confusion, hallucinations, dizziness, and light-headedness. Individuals taking Xanax XR can also present compromised memory and forgetfulness. Individuals taking Xanax XR can develop anterograde amnesia, which is a compromised ability to form new memories after the intake of medication. Xanax XR use, especially in individuals with history of anxiety and bipolar disorder, [...]

Side Effects of Xanax XR-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Xanax XR as follows: Respiratory depression Xanax XR, especially when taken in high doses, can lead to depression of respiratory center in the brain and difficulty breathing. Severe cases might also lead to emergency situations, such as, respiratory arrest and can result in serious debility and death. Avoid taking Xanax XR along with any other drugs carrying the potential for causing central nervous system and respiratory depression, [...]

Side Effects of Xanax XR-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Xanax XR as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects Xanax XR use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Xanax XR use can also result in compromised appetite occasionally. Taking Xanax XR after having a meal or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Xanax XR can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard [...]

Side Effects of Xanax XR-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Xanax XR as follows: General allergic reactions Xanax XR 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 XR, 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 [...]