Description | : | Alprazolam, commonly known by the brand name Xanax, is a medication belonging to the benzodiazepine class. It is primarily used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and sometimes insomnia. Alprazolam works by enhancing the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter in the brain, which produces a calming effect on the nervous system.
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