What Causes Change In Heart Beats After Taking Xanax?

Posted on Tue, 21 Oct 2014

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Question : doctor prescribed xanax for anxiety about 2 days later my heart seems to be beating softer and im alot less stressed is it normal for this to happen

Answered by Dr. Awadhesh P Singh Solanki (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Anxiety management

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking in HCM.

You are taking Xanax which contains benzodiazepines Alprazolam.
Symptoms you are having are completely normal. Xanax calms down, decrease the heart rate. Person feels more relaxed and yes it causes slight drowsiness too.

Do not worry. Continue the same drug. It will help you to relieve your anxiety problem.

Hope my answer cleared your doubt.
I wish you good health and happy life.

take care.

regards
dr awadhesh p XXXXXXX solanki
MD, neuropsychiatry

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari