Xanax Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • Depression
  • Drowsiness
  • Inducing Of A Relaxed Easy State
  • Low Energy

INFREQUENT side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Dyskinesia
  • Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Abnormal Dreams
  • Agitation
  • Change In Appetite
  • Chronic Trouble Sleeping
  • Confused
  • Constipation
  • Deep Sleep Or Sleep For Long Periods
  • Diarrhea
  • Disturbance Of Attention
  • Dizzy
  • Feeling Anxious
  • Feeling Warm
  • Head Pain
  • Increased Production Of Saliva
  • Inflammation Of Skin Caused By An Allergy
  • Joint Pain
  • Loss Of Appetite
  • Muscle Pain
  • Nausea And Vomiting
  • Nervous
  • Numbness
  • Numbness And Tingling
  • Pain In Arms Or Legs
  • Painful Periods
  • Premenstrual Syndrome
  • Problem With Periods
  • Rapid Deep Breathing
  • Rash
  • Sexual Problems
  • Sluggishness
  • Uncoordinated
  • Weight Gain
  • Weight Loss

RARE side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Abnormally Low Blood Pressure
  • Behaving With Excessive Cheerfulness And Activity
  • Giant Hives
  • Hepatitis Caused By Drugs
  • Liver Failure
  • Seizures
  • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Backache
  • Blurred Vision
  • Cannot Empty Bladder
  • Cannot Focus Thoughts
  • Chest Pain
  • Cramps
  • Difficult Or Painful Urination
  • Discharge Of Milk In Men Or Women When Not Breastfeeding
  • Dry Mouth
  • Dysarthria
  • Easily Angered Or Annoyed
  • Enlarged Breasts
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Feeling Weak
  • Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Increased Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • Increased Prolactin In The Blood
  • Indigestion
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Itching
  • Loss Of Memory
  • Loss Of One's Own Sense Of Reality Or Identity
  • Mild Degree Of Mania
  • Muscle Problems That Cause Abnormal Movement
  • Muscle Spasm
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Nightmares
  • Not Feeling Well
  • Problem Behavior
  • Problems With Eyesight
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Shaking Extremities
  • Slurred Speech
  • Stuffy Nose
  • Twitching
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