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

  • A Type Of Abnormal Movement Disorder Called Dyskinesia
  • Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In The Ability To Pay Attention
  • A Problem With Menstrual Periods
  • A Sensation Of Feeling Warm
  • A Skin Rash
  • Abnormal Dreams
  • Abnormal Sexual Function
  • Agitation
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Changes In Appetite
  • Confusion
  • Constipation
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Deep Sleep Or Sleep For Long Periods
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Dizziness
  • Excessive Saliva Production
  • Head Pain
  • Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
  • Joint Pain
  • Loss Of Muscle Coordination
  • Low Energy And Weakness
  • Muscle Pain
  • Nausea And Vomiting
  • Nervousness
  • Numbness
  • Numbness And Tingling
  • Pain In The Arms Or Legs
  • Pain With Menstruation
  • Premenstrual Syndrome
  • Rapid Deep Breathing
  • Weight Gain
  • Weight Loss

RARE side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Damage To The Liver And Inflammation
  • Liver Failure
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Manic Behavior
  • Seizures

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Form Of Mania That Has A Lower Severity Of Symptoms
  • A High Prolactin Level
  • A Type Of Speech Disorder Called Dysarthria
  • Abnormal Muscle Movements
  • An Inability To Completely Empty The Bladder
  • An Increased Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • Backache
  • Behavioral Problems
  • Blurred Vision
  • Breastmilk Production Not Associated With Childbirth Or Nursing
  • Chest Pain
  • Cramps
  • Depersonalization, A Disconnection Of One's Own Sense Of Reality Or Identity
  • Difficult Or Painful Urination
  • Difficulty Concentrating
  • Dry Mouth
  • Enlarged Breasts
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Indigestion
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Irritability
  • Itching
  • Memory Loss
  • Muscle Spasm
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Nightmares
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Slurred Speech
  • Stuffy Nose
  • Twitching
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