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Xanax (generic name alprazolam) is a benzodiazepine sometimes prescribed to alleviate anxiety and difficulty sleeping for those with bipolar disorder (manic depression). Found here are resources and information relating to this medication.
Xanax / Alprazolam Drug Information & Pictures
Detailed information from Drugs A-Z. Can be translated into Spanish. Click on "More Images" for pictures.
Xanax Side Effects
Catalogue of side effects for Xanax / Alprazolam, an antianxiety medication which may be prescribed for the treatment of bipolar disorder / manic depression and other mental disorders.
Alprazolam
Drug monograph from RxList.
Alprazolam
Facts sheet from MedicineNet.
Alprazolam Monograph
This is a comprehensive Canadian monograph from Internet Mental Health. Contents include pharmacology, indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, overdose information and dosage.
Erowid Alprazolam (Xanax) Vault
Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine anxiolytic used in the treatment of anxiety disorders. It is marketed as Xanax by Pharmacia/Upjohn. It is considered to be one of the short-half life benzodiazepines with a half-life around 12 hours, with no active metabolite.

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