Alprazolam (Xanax, and others) revisited.
Alprazolam, a widely prescribed benzodiazepine, is effective for treatment of anxiety and panic disorder but sedation, withdrawal symptoms and abuse are common. SSRIs are also effective and safer. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is probably more effective in the long term.
D000328:Adult; D000525:Alprazolam / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D004347:Drug Interactions; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology
D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D000525:Alprazolam