Is Xanax an SSRI?

Answer 1

No but let me explain
*****SSRI: Abbreviation for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, commonly prescribed drugs for treating depression. SSRIs affect the chemicals that nerves in the brain use to send messages to one another. These chemical messengers, called neurotransmitters, are released by one nerve and taken up by other nerves. Neurotransmitters that are not taken up by other nerves are taken up by the same nerves that released them. This process is termed "reuptake." **SSRIs work by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin, an action which allows more serotonin to be available to be taken up by other nerves.
*** XANAX **** (Alprazolam) is used for the treatment of anxiety disorders and panic attacks. Anxiety disorders are characterized by unrealistic worry and apprehension, causing symptoms of restlessness, aches, trembling, shortness of breath, smothering sensation, palpitations, sweating, cold clammy hands, lightheadedness, flushing, exaggerated startle responses, problems concentrating, and insomnia. Panic attacks occur either unexpectedly or in certain situations (i.e. driving), and can require higher dosages of alprazolam. I really hope this help's you so much because I competly understand your questions. Please take care and I wish you a DIVINE DAY.

Answer 2

It is in a class known as benzodiazepines - essesentially minor traquilizers. It is used for panic attacks and Anxiety disorders. It is very quick acting, and extremely addicting.

An SSRI takes time to work, and stays in your system (has a longer half-life) a lot longer. It is used primarily to treat depression.

Answer 3

No. SSRIs are antidepressants. Xanax is a Benzodiazepine which is a type of tranquilizer.

Here is more info on it:

http://www.mentalhealth.com/drug/p30-x01.html

Answer 4

No, the family of SSRI's consist of Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft.