Is Xanax considered a drug

Answer 1

Xanax is a benzodiazepine used to treat depression, and can be good for drug induced insomnia and/or tachycardia

Answer 2

It is a prescription drug used for individuals suffering from, anxiety, panic disorders, and anxiety with depressive symptoms. Alprazolam, also known under the trade names Xanax, Xanor and Niravam, is a short-acting drug of the benzodiazepine class used to treat moderate to severe anxiety disorders, panic attacks, and is used as an adjunctive treatment for anxiety associated with moderate depression.

Answer 3

Xanax is a trade name for the drug Alprazolam. Alprazolam is a "triazolobenzodiazepine" in the benzodiazepine(ben-zoh-die-AZ-uh-peen) class of drugs, which are used as sedative/hypnotics. Note that all Benzodiazepines carry a risk of dependance and addiction. Using these drugs for long periods of time or at high doseage increases that risk.

Alprazolam is most commonly used as a short term(2-8 weeks) treatment for Panic Disorder and Generalized Anxiety.

Answer 4

The drug category that Xanax falls under is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.

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Answer 5

yes its only obtained legally by prescription - so if you were caught with it while driving you could get charged with possession of a narcotic if it's not prescribed to you and you would get a dui if you have it in your system while driving.

Answer 6

Xanax is a benzodiazepine used to treat depression, and can be good for drug induced insomnia and/or tachycardia

Answer 7

Xanax is a controlled substance and if you are in possession of it, without a prescription, then it is illegal.

Answer 8

sedative/hypnotics.