Xanax is a brand name for the medication alprazolam, which belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. It's primarily prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and occasionally for other conditions like insomnia or depression.
Xanax works by enhancing the effects of a neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, which helps to calm excessive brain activity and reduce feelings of anxiety or panic.
Xanax is available in immediate-release and extended-release formulations. The immediate-release form is typically taken several times a day as needed for acute anxiety or panic symptoms, while the extended-release form is taken once daily for around-the-clock symptom control.
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