Xanax.

Xanax (alprazolam) can be prescribed for patients that need to be taking some drugs to keep under control their symptoms of depression and anxiety. Xanax has been reported to increase the effects of alcohol and is not supposed to be combined with it. Make sure you avoid drinking alcohol when using Xanax. You are supposed to follow all the recommendations of your doctor concerning your diet (you will be recommended to exclude grapefruit juice as well). Take Xanax exactly as prescribed and never use more of it than recommended as an overdose of this medicine can be lethal. The following symptoms of an overdose are possible if you take too much of Xanax by accident or intentionally: problems with balance and coordination, fainting, muscle weakness, confusion, extreme drowsiness, and feeling light-headed. They all need to be reported to your local emergency center to prevent the situation from getting worse. The following mild side effects are sometimes experienced by people using Xanax: dizziness, changes in sex drive or ability, increased salivation, dry mouth, tiredness, changes in appetite, light-headedness, irritability, weight changes, and drowsiness, but they are not likely to last for too long and interfere with your everyday life.