Xanax XR

Alprazolam Xanax Xanax XR Oral Short 0.75-10 Anxiety disorders... 

Benzodiazepines. The introduction of the benzodiazepines represented a significant advance in the treatment of panic disorder. In contrast to MAOIs and TCAs, the benzodiazepines begin to provide relief the very first day of treatment, and many patients experience a complete response by the end of the second week of therapy. All benzodiazepines should theoretically alleviate the symptoms of a panic attack at comparable doses, but the benzodiazepines of choice are alprazolam (Xanax, Xanax XR) and clonazepam (Klonopin). It likely is not coincidental that these two are among the highest potency benzodiazepines. However, they differ considerably from a pharmacokinetic standpoint. If clonazepam is the tortoise of benzodiazepines, then alprazolam is the hare. 

Benzodiazepines. Longer-acting clonazepam and shorter-acting alprazolam have also been used in the treatment of social anxiety disorder, and controlled trials have shown them to be quite effective. In our experience, alprazolam is best suited for discrete periods of intermittent anxiety, though both clonazepam and the new long-acting alprazolam (Xanax XR) are likely effective for long-term treatment. 

Anxiety disorders (immediate-release and intensol) - Initial dose is 0.25 to 0.5 mg 3 times/day. Titrate to max total dose of 4 mg/day in divided doses at intervals of 3 to 4 days. If side effects occur with starting dose, decrease dose. Panic disorder (Xanax, Xanax XR, and Niravam) -... 

Brands Xanax, Xanax XR see index for additional brand names... 

Xanax XR package insert. Pharmacia Upjohn Company, Kalamazoo, MI, January 2003. 

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