Taking Xanax for three weeks or longer may lead to withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking it. Withdrawal may cause mood changes, nightmares, muscle spasms, increased anxiety, and seizures.

It is also sometimes prescribed for depression, premenstrual syndrome, and insomnia ... he adds. Symptoms of Xanax withdrawal "People can become physically dependent on medications such as ...

Doctors describe the unique impact of benzodiazepine withdrawal for them as something akin to a neurological disorder. While ...

Change dose gradually. Drug or alcohol abusers. Elderly. Neonatal sedation and withdrawal syndrome; monitor neonates exposed during pregnancy or labor. Pregnancy (esp. late stage). Nursing mothers ...