As with any medication side effects are possible with Xanax (alprazolam); however most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects occur in most cases they are minor and require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your health care provider.
The common side effects of the anxiety drug xanax / alprazolam are;
- Drowsiness — in up to 76.8 percent of people
- Fatigue and tiredness — up to 48.6 percent
- Coordination problems — up to 40.1 percent
- Irritability — up to 33.1 percent
- Memory problems — up to 33.1 percent
- Increased appetite — up to 32.7 percent
Some other common side effects, occurring in 1 percent to 30 percent of people, included:
- Speech problems
- Changes in sex drive
- Confusion
- Talkativeness
- Unusual dreams
- Feeling warm
- Constipation
- Increased salivation
- Nasal congestion
- Decreased appetite
- Weight loss or weight gain
- Difficulty urinating
- Menstrual problems
- Dry mouth
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