xanax treat depression or just anxiety?

Answer 1

It is marketed as an anti-anxiety drug; however, there are several studies showing it is beneficial for both high and persistent levels of anxiety and mild (not moderate or severe) depression. Why? Because anxiety many times comes with depression...a person feels anxious and may isolate or not tell anyone, and then it can become depressive in nature with feelings of helplessness and thoughts such as, "Will this anxious feeling ever go away?". It is a very good medication, but PLEASE follow the advice of your healthcare practitioner if your are currently taking it or thinking of taking it. Good luck.

Answer 2

I used to take Klonopin until it no longer worked so I was prescribed Xanax and another benzo called Serax (oxazepam). I am taking them as prescribed and always have but I have just recently found out that the amount that has been prescribed to me and that I have been taking for years is way too much. I take 2Mg's. of Xanax and 30. Mg's of Serax 4 x a day which my Dr. says is the equivalent to about 11 Mg's. of Xanax and I had no idea. I do have horrible anxiety attacks sometimes and sometimes my anxiety is so bad that I cannot leave my house or drive very far. I do feel that it helps but I still have anxiety and most days are better than others but now I am looking into getting off of the benzos and I am finding that, that is only causing more anxiety and even some anger to be honest because I will have extreme withdrawal symptoms and since I have taken this amount for so long I will more than likely have to be inpatient at first as if I were an addict when I have never been even though my body I presume is addicted to the medication. I have tried weaning off of these some years back and things just got really bad again so now I feel stuck. I do believe they can be a great help if taken in low doses and for short periods of time, perhaps until therapy is started and things are improving but not for long periods of time nor in large doses. I wish I had been more informed in the beginning.

Answer 3

This is taken directly from The PDR (Physicians Desk Reference) Pocket Guide to Prescription Drugs, purchased 1-4-02: "Xanax is a tranquilizer used in the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety or the treatment of anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorder is marked by unrealistic worry or excessive fears and concerns. Xanax is also used in the treatment of panic disorder, which appears as unexpected panic attacks and may be accompanied by a fear of open spaces called agoraphobia. Only your doctor can diagnose panic disorder and best advise you about treatment. Anxiety associated with depression is also responsive to Xanax."

Answer 4

Xanax ( Alprazolam ) is an anti-anxiety agent benzodiazepine used primarily for short-term relief of mild to moderate anxiety and nervous tension. Alprazolam is also effective in the treatment of activity depression or panic attacks. It can also be useful in treating irritable bowel syndrome and anxiety due to a neurosis. Xanax ( Alprazolam ) may help the symptoms of PMS if extreme, and, if given with various narcotics, the pain from some cancers. Xanax ( Alprazolam ) is used to relieve anxiety, nervousness, and tension associated with anxiety disorders, agoraphobia, essential tremor, fibromyalgia ( low dosage ), and ringing ears.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Alprazolam is indicated for the management of anxiety disorder (a condition corresponding most closely to the APA Diagnostic and Statistical Manual [DSM-III-R] diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder) or the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic.

Anxiety associated with depression is responsive to alprazolam.

Alprazolam is also indicated for the treatment of panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia.

Answer 7

Anxiety.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

just for anxiety, and a miracle worker at that...but beware the side effects, possibly seizures, from too quick withdrawal...beware beware beware

Answer 10

just anxiety.