Description
Alprazolam, sold as the trade name Xanax among others, is a short-acting benzodiazepine—a minor tranquilizer. It is most commonly used as a treatment for anxiety disorders, specifically panic disorder or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).Other uses include chemotherapy induced nausea, together with other treatments.[5] GAD improvement occurs generally within a week.Alprazolam is available by mouth.