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

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Xanax as follows: Musculoskeletal side-effects Xanax use can result in slurred speech, motor incoordination, with consequent increased fall risk and accidents. Confusion and dizziness with Xanax use, can add to the motor incoordination, thus enhancing the fall risk significantly. Other constitutional side-effects Individuals taking Xanax can also present with sexual dysfunctions, such as, compromised interest in sex, difficulty attaining and maintaining erection, and/or difficulty having an orgasm. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Xanax as follows: Respiratory depression Xanax, 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 along with any other drugs carrying the potential for causing central nervous system and respiratory depression, such as, OTC [...]

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

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 [...]