Who Uses Xanax Pills?

• According to Pfizer, the maker of Xanax pills, Xanax is a prescription medication indicated for use in patients with panic disorder. Panic disorder is a condition that causes symptoms such as chest pain, nausea, dizziness, feeling a loss of control, chills, numbness and tingling.
  
  

How Xanax Works

• Xanax pills relax patients by boosting gamma-aminobutyric acid, which is a naturally occurring chemical in the body. Essentially, Xanax pills send signals to your brain telling it to relax.
  
  

Types of Xanax

• Xanax is available in two forms, regular Xanax and Xanax XR. With regular Xanax, you'll feel the effects quicker but will have to take it a few times a day (depending on your doctor's directions). With Xanax XR, you take the medication once in the morning and it lasts all day.
  
  

Side Effects of Xanax

• According to Pfizer, side effects of Xanax can include a feeling of sedation, memory issues, changes in speech and a decrease in libido. Patients may also have issues with coordinating muscle movements, which may impair their ability to drive a car or use machinery. If you experience any side effects, talk with your doctor immediately.
  
  

Paying for Xanax

• If you don't have health insurance, paying for Xanax can be costly. Check out the Partnership for Prescription Assistance, which provides free and low-cost medications to people.