Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Xanax  XR as follows: Xanax XR use in expectant mothers could harm the unborn baby and result in birth defects. So, Xanax  XR use should be avoided during pregnancy and in women planning to get pregnant. Women in the child bearing age group, taking Xanax  XR on a regular basis, must employ effective contraceptive measures in order to avoid getting pregnant. Xanax XR use, especially [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Xanax  XR as follows: Your physician could change the dose of Xanax XR, based on the response you show. Notify your doctor of any unresolving anxiety, muscle spasms, worsening muscle pain and discomfort, episodes of seizures, insomnia, or continuing unpleasant side-effects, so that, your dosage on the medication could be revised. Maintain compliance with follow-up physician appointments and be accommodative to the plan of dose [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Xanax  XR as follows: Do not share Xanax XR pills with family and friends. 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. Keep a regular track of the number of pills left in your pillbox, to prevent a chance for abuse. Count your pills [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Xanax  XR as follows: Do not take Xanax XR along with alcohol, opioid pain medications, such as, hydrocodone and codeine, antipsychotic medications, antidepressant medications, anti-seizure medications, muscle relaxants, antihistamines, OTC cough syrups, and any other medications that carry a risk for depression of the central nervous system and the respiratory center, resulting in episodes of dizziness, confusion, difficulty breathing, and respiratory arrest. The individual influence [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Xanax  XR as follows: Xanax XR use, especially on empty stomach, can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking dose of Xanax  XR with a glass of water, after having some food 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 [...]