XANAX........is it possible that this one drug can make?

Question

constant on-going minor infections, hot flashes, depression, mood swings, absolute no energy and really cranky attitude turn into the nice women you used to be?........has this happened with anyone else?......this stuff has turned my life around......anyone else...or is it all in my head?.......thanks.

Answer 1

Here's a list of side effects. Xanax can also interact with other drugs.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common
Anxiety
Confusion (may be more common in the elderly)
Fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
Lack of memory of events taking place after benzodiazepine is taken (may be more common with triazolam
Mental depression

Rare
Abnormal thinking, including disorientation, delusions (holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by facts), or loss of sense of reality
Agitation
Behavior changes, including aggressive behavior, bizarre behavior, decreased inhibition, or outbursts of anger
Convulsions (seizures)
Hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there)
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Muscle weakness
Skin rash or itching
Sore throat, fever, and chills
Trouble in sleeping
Ulcers or sores in mouth or throat (continuing)
Uncontrolled movements of body, including the eyes
Unusual bleeding or bruising
Unusual excitement, nervousness, or irritability
Unusual tiredness or weakness (severe)
Yellow eyes or skin
Symptoms of overdose
Confusion (continuing)
Convulsions (seizures)
Drowsiness (severe) or coma
Shakiness
Slow heartbeat
Slow reflexes
Slurred speech (continuing)
Staggering
Troubled breathing
Weakness (severe)
For patients having chlordiazepoxide, diazepam, or lorazepam injected: Check with your doctor if there is redness, swelling, or pain at the place of injection.

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common
Clumsiness or unsteadiness
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Drowsiness
Slurred speech

Less common or rare
Abdominal or stomach cramps or pain
Blurred vision or other changes in vision
Changes in sexual desire or ability
Constipation
Diarrhea
Dryness of mouth or increased thirst
False sense of well-being
Headache
Increased bronchial secretions or watering of mouth
Muscle spasm
Nausea or vomiting
Problems with urination
Trembling or shaking
Unusual tiredness or weakness

Answer 2

Probably not related to the infections, but mood swings and crankiness, possibly.

The thing with Xanax is that it is habit-forming. If you start taking it, and then you stop, you will feel it. I would guess that your lack of energy, cranky attitude, etc. would be due to "coming down" from the Xanax.

My advice: talk to your doctor about a different drug. Klonopin has a similar effect, but is milder. Tell your doc you want something that is very slow-releasing, so that you won't have the ups-and-downs associated with a fast-acting drug.

Answer 3

Try something else because xanax is bad news. See a doctor and get to the bottom of it. Good luck.

Answer 4

I was on .25mg 3 times a day for panic attacks. It wasn't working so they raised it to .50 mg 3 times a day and i slept for 24 hours. all I did was get up and go to the bathroom and go back to bed! I don't like the stuff myself!

Answer 5

Good stuff just dont get carried away one bar should do!

Answer 6

i have taken it and it makes me ill. i think that it could help with your depression but other than that its all in your head.