Alprazolam: How It Works, How to Take It, and Side Effects
Alprazolam (Xanax) helps treat generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder.
Alprazolam (Xanax) helps relax your mood to treat anxiety within minutes. In this video, learn how to take alprazolam safely to improve treatment outcomes and reduce side effects, according to Joshua Murdock, PharmD, Sr. Pharmacy Editor at GoodRx.
- Joshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBSJoshua Murdock, PharmD is a pharmacy editor for GoodRx. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana and is licensed in Colorado and Rhode Island.
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