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Xanax is prescribed for the treatment of severe anxiety (including panic attacks) or anxiety associated with depression. It also may be used a sedative for surgery or for short-term insomnia treatment.

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For Anxiety, Panic disorder, Agoraphobia. Some people take it just to get high. Hope I answered your Q for you!

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anti-anxiety

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