Xanax 0.5 mg(029 orange
pill) belongs to the class of Benzodiazepines that is primarily used for the
purpose of treating generalized anxiety disorder( in adults) and panic
disorders. It can be used to treat panic disorders including the ones with or
without Agoraphobia (in adults).
The active ingredient of
Xanax 0.5 is Alprazolam which belongs to the class of central nervous
system-active compounds. Whereas the inactive ingredients include:
Cellulose
Docusate Sodium
Lactose
Silicon Dioxide
Corn Starch
Magnesium Stearate
Sodium Benzoate
Dosage of Xanax 0.5:
Dosage anxiety disorder:
0.5 mg is generally the
starting dose for otherwise healthy adults with generalized anxiety disorder.
It is the oral dose recommended thrice a day which can be increased after the
intervals of 3-4 days. Do not increase the dose without the consultancy of your
doctor. The dose needs to be increased only by the doctors after examining the
body’s initial reaction to Xanax. The overall maximum dose should not exceed
Xanax 4 mg.
For Panic Disorders:
The starting dose for panic
disorder in adults is 0.5 mg Xanax. It is prescribed to take the medicine
thrice a day and then gradually inverse the dose after 4 days. However, the
maximum dose for 90% percent is Xanax 1 mg.
Side effects of using 0.5 mg
pills:
The side effects of Xanax
0.5 mg can be common as well as severe. However, it is not entirely possible to
list all the side effects as they largely depend on the patient’s capacity to
adjust to the medicine:
Here are some of the most
likely and well-established side effects:
Impaired coordination
Dysarthria
Hypotension
Increased libido
Memory Impairment
Nervous System Disorders
such as Dizziness, Drowsiness, Light-headedness, and Akathisia
Menstrual disorders
Gastrointestinal disorders
such as Dry mouth and Increased salivation
Cardiovascular disorders
Cognitive Disorder
Skin and subcutaneous tissue
disorders such as Dermatitis, Rash, and Allergy
Increased appetite
Micturition difficulties
Sexual dysfunction
Headache
Tachycardia
Blurred vision
Warnings and Precautions to
be kept in mind while using the pills 0.5 mg Xanax:
While using Xanax 0.5 pills
always keep in mind that it is prone to side effects and can react towards the
worst conditions. There is always a risk of the following conditions: Profound
Sedation, Coma, Death, and Respiratory Depression. However, these risks
generally do not occur in 90% of the cases if the dosage and medical guidance
are adequately followed.
Patients sensitive to
benzodiazepines or any medicines with similar composition should be very
careful while consuming Xanax and its constituents. In such cases, the chances
of Xanax’s reaction increase many folds.
Avoid driving if you have
consumed alcohol as Xanax can make you feel dizzy. It is also advised to not
consume alcohol or other CNS Depressants as they can increase the dizziness
effect of Xanax 0.5 mg.
Be extremely cautious while
using this drug if you are/were a patient of depression or have a family
history of depression. Xanax 0.5 mg is likely to worsen depression by causing
frequent episodes of mania and hypomania.
Before starting the
medication, get a proper and full medical checkup to avoid any kind of
reaction. It’s better if you get it done with a standardized screening tool.
Withdrawal Symptoms of Xanax
0.5 mg oval-sized tablet:
Xanax 0.5 mg can lead to
addiction if not used as per guidance. In some cases, the body becomes habitual
of the drug if it is being used for a regular period of time. In such cases, it
is advised to not suddenly stop using it, as it can push the body towards
experiencing life-threatening withdrawal symptoms.
You can reduce the chance of
withdrawal symptoms by using:
Gradual Taper
Gradually reducing the dose
Symptoms of Withdrawal:
Seizures
Muscle Cramp
Dysosmia
Clouded Sensorium
Heightened Sensory
Perception
Impaired Concentration
Paresthesias
Diarrhea
Blurred Vision
Muscle Twitch
Appetite Decrease
Weight Loss
Early morning anxiety
Contradiction and Drug
Interaction of Xanax 0.5 mg(029 orange pill) with other medicines:
There are some drugs and
herbs that might react with inactive ingredients of 0.5 mg Xanax under given
circumstances. Some of these medicines are:
Strong Cytochrome such as
P450 3A (CYP3A) inhibitor, Itraconazole, Ketoconazole, Nefazodone, Fluvoxamine,
Cimetidine, and Azole Antifungal Agents (Reduces the efficiency of Alprazolam)
Weak CYP3A Inhibitors such
as fluvoxamine, cimetidine, nefazodone, and erythromycin.
Opioids (Increase the risk
of respiratory depression). Examples of Opioids that can be reactive include
morphine, oxycodone, tapentadol, tramadol, hydromorphone, codeine,
buprenorphine, oxymorphone, fentanyl, methadone, alfentanil, butorphanol,
dihydrocodeine, meperidine, pentazocine, remifentanil, and sufentanil.
Digoxin (Increase the risk
of digoxin toxicity)
CNS Depressants such as
anticonvulsants, psychotropic medications, antihistaminics, and ethanol.
Xanax 0.5 Drug Abuse and
Misuse:
Use and misuse of 0.5 mg
Xanax generally includes using the medicine more than its prescribed dose. This
is usually intentional and is practiced with the aim of getting better and
faster health benefits.
Drug Xanax 0.5 abuse can
have the following symptoms:
Abdominal pain
Aggression
Blurred vision
Disinhibition
Euphoria
Slurred speech
Anorexia
Amnesia
Anxiety
Ataxia
Confusion
Disorientation
Vertigo
Delirium
Paranoia
Suicidal ideation
Xanax 0.5mg behavior in
special cases:
Effect of Xanax 0.5 mg
during pregnancy:
Use of Xanax 0.5 mg in late
pregnancy can cause:
Respiratory Depression
Lethargy
Hypotonia
Withdrawal Symptoms of Xanax
0.5 mg during pregnancy:
Hyperreflexia
Restlessness
Tremors
Feeding difficulties
Irritability
Inconsolable crying
Effect of 0.5mg Xanax in
Patients with Impaired Respiratory Function:
Side effects in Impaired
Respiratory Function patients: