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Is There Any Side Effects For Xanax?

Hi. I take Xanax for anxiety and depression. I have a slight chest deformity and Xanax seems to let me live life without having to worry as much about what I look like and just enjoy life. The problem is my tolerance is ridiculous. I am taking up to 20 MG a day or more and when I run out 2 weeks early, I am extremely depressed and socially awkward. Anti-Depressants do not work for me. I ve tried multiple. It s kind of a lose-lose situation. On the Xanax, I can enjoy life (Family, Sports, Church, God), but off them I feel isolated and scared and more aware of my deformity. Any advice? My tolerance is skyrocketing and I m worried. Any Advice? Please keep this message as confidential as possible. Even though it s now viral lol. Thanks. B,
posted on Sun, 20 Jul 2014
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Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern.

Adverse effects of Xanax include


>10% (4 mg dose)

Drowsiness (41%)

Depression (10-15%)

Headache (10-15%)

Constipation (10-15%)

Diarrhea (10-15%)

Dry mouth (10-15%)


>10% (10 mg dose)

Drowsiness (77%)

Impaired coordination (40-50%)

Increased appetite (30-35%)

Fatigue (30-35%)

Memory impairment (30-35%)

Irritability (30-35%)

Decreased salivation (30-35%)

Cognitive disorders (20-30%)

Insomnia (20-30%)

Decreased appetite (20-30%)

Headache (20-30%)

Lightheadedness (20-30%)


though I would recommend a mini mental state exam first to rule out whether you have depression or anxiety and categorize your meds accordingly for you in consult with your doctor




wishing you best of health

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Is There Any Side Effects For Xanax?

Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern. Adverse effects of Xanax include 10% (4 mg dose) Drowsiness (41%) Depression (10-15%) Headache (10-15%) Constipation (10-15%) Diarrhea (10-15%) Dry mouth (10-15%) 10% (10 mg dose) Drowsiness (77%) Impaired coordination (40-50%) Increased appetite (30-35%) Fatigue (30-35%) Memory impairment (30-35%) Irritability (30-35%) Decreased salivation (30-35%) Cognitive disorders (20-30%) Insomnia (20-30%) Decreased appetite (20-30%) Headache (20-30%) Lightheadedness (20-30%) though I would recommend a mini mental state exam first to rule out whether you have depression or anxiety and categorize your meds accordingly for you in consult with your doctor wishing you best of health Thanks