Because Xanax is an Schedule IV regulated narcotic, it is a legal medical purpose and the possibility of addiction and abuse.

Based on research findings, people who suffer from substance use disorder, a condition characterized by a habitual use of drugs even though it has harmful consequences - are more prone to consuming and developing addiction to benzodiazepines. Another study found that those who previously had utilized opioids or alcohol, chose alprazolam due to the fact that they believed it was more enjoyable over other types of benzodiazepines.

Any benzodiazepine could create physical dependence if it is taken for a prolonged duration of. If a person stops taking the benzodiazepine such as Xanax after becoming physically dependent on it, they could be able to notice a variety of withdrawal signs.

Alprazolam (Xanax) Withdrawal Syndrome

Alprazolam and alprazolam-XR have the same risk of withdrawal that other benzodiazepines do.

Particularly, the withdrawal syndrome of alprazolam is characterized by an even more complex and, in certain aspects, distinct rebound anxiety when compared to other withdrawal syndromes involving benzodiazepine.

One study found that out of 17 patients suffering from anxiety disorders treated using alprazolam fifteen patients experienced an increase or recurrence in the frequency of their panic attacks and nine had significant new symptoms of somatic origin, like malaise, weakness and insomnia, as well as tachycardia and dizziness after alprazolam discontinuation, even though they had tapered off over four weeks. [2]

Another study found that out of 126 patients suffering from anxiety disorders treated using alprazolam, 27% of them had rebound anxiety which is more intense than the pretreatment anxiety. Additionally, 35percent of the patients experienced new symptoms of somatic after alprazolam discontinuation, even though they had tapered off over four weeks. [3]

Alprazolam withdrawal syndrome can have unique clinical signs and symptoms when compared with other withdrawal syndromes involving benzodiazepine. For instance, there are numerous cases of psychosis and delirium caused by withdrawal of alprazolam.

Xanax Toxic Withdrawal Timeline

Xanax is a medicine that is used to treat anxiety. It is specifically a member of the group of medications called benzodiazepines that act upon the central nervous system (CNS) to provide temporary anxiety relief.

It is available by mouth or via injection based on the disease being treated and the severity it is. But, even though it is a prescribed drug and is not addictive, it can remain a problem.

If you decide to stop taking Xanax the first phase starts within 6 to 12 hours following the last dose. The symptoms during this period can vary from mild irritation to extreme pain, accompanied by nausea or vomiting. The second day is when withdrawal symptoms start to increase, including anxiety as well as seizures, tremors and tremors. Other stages can be experienced within one to four days following the first day of withdrawal.