Description | : | Xanax is the brand name for alprazolam, a medication belonging to the benzodiazepine class. It is most commonly prescribed to manage anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and sometimes insomnia or other stress-related issues. Xanax works by depressing the central nervous system, enhancing the effects of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), a neurotransmitter that has a calming effect on the brain, reducing anxiety and stress. |