Xanax, commonly referred to by
its generic name alprazolam, was originally developed by Upjohn Labs in
the late 1960's as a sleep aid with muscle relaxant properties, but
researchers soon learned it had other properties, too. Xanax, in the class known as benzodiazepines,
works to suppress the overreaction of the central nervous system. It
was found to be effective for anxiety and panic disorder, and the FDA
approved these uses in 1981. Xanax has been one of the most successful,
but worrisome, blockbusters in years past due to a serious addiction
potential. Patients also develop tolerance, requiring higher and higher
doses.
How Xanax Works
When you have anxiety don't you
feel like everything is moving faster? Xanax is a benzodiazepine, and
like all benzodiazepines, has action as a central nervous system (CNS)
depressant. Benzodiazepines increase the neurotransmitter
gamma-aminobutryic acid (GABA) in the brain to illicit a calming,
sedative effect. But alprazolam can cause drowsiness and affect your
ability to react to situations. For these reasons, you should not combine alprazolam
with alcohol, other CNS depressant medications like narcotic
painkillers, or driving. Your inability to react quickly to an
unexpected situation may lead to a car accident.
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