Sunday, May 27, 2007

Limitations of Zanex

Let's talk about what the limitations are for Zanex/Xanax.

First let's discuss the side effects which Zanex/Xanax can bring upon and individual. It is said that the medication can cause fatigue and drowsiness and therefore can reduce your ability to think. Other side effects include: poor memory, fatigue, sleeping longer, impaired coordination, and loss of interest in sex.

As far as limitations go, if the person takes Zanex/Xanax on a daily basis for more than a few weeks may , he/she might become physically dependent upon them. Hense, the medication should not be ceased abruptly as there is the risk of rebound anxiety and withdrawal effects. Please note: Anyone planning to reduce and or cease their medication should do so in consultation with their doctor first. Secondly, Zanex/Xanax may be abused; therefore, people who have a history of substance abuse may be advised to avoid it altogether. Lastly, people taking Zanex/Xanax need to exercise caution when driving or operating potentially dangerous machinery until they work out how they respond to the medication..

Anxiety Disorder Treatment Zanex

Zanex is a drug name which is frequently used conversationally, but seems to be a mishearing of the proprietary name Xanax. Zanex/Xanax is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Zanex/Xanax affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety. It is used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression.

Zanex/Xanax should be taken exactly as it was prescribed for you. It's not receommended that you take the medication in larger amounts or take it for longer than prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from Zanex/Xanax The medication may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Zanex/Xanax should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. The pill is meant to be swallowed whole, remember not to chew or crush it. It is specially made to release medicine slowly in the body. Breaking the pill would cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.