Xanax is used to manage panic attacks and anxiety disorders, which cause symptoms such as restlessness, flushing, shortness of breath, trembling, sweating, palpitations, and sleeplessness. Your doctor may recommend this for other conditions as well.
Important warnings
Even when used as recommended, alprazolam may cause physical or psychological dependence (addiction). If you think that this medicine is not working, do not raise your dosage without consulting with your doctor. Even if you are taking the correct amount of alprazolam, you should not suddenly stop taking it or reduce the amount. Withdrawals symptoms may result if you miss doses.