Anxyl: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Anxyl Information

Anxyl is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Anxiety. Anxyl also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Anxyl. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

While these are the most often observed Anxyl side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Anxyl go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Anxyl's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Anxyl's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Anxyl is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Glaucoma, Epilepsy, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Anxyl are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Anxyl may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Anxyl, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Anxyl Benefits & Uses
Anxyl Dosage & How to Take
Anxyl Side Effects
Anxyl Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Anxyl with Other Drugs
Anxyl Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Anxyl
Anxyl Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Anxyl Benefits & Uses

Anxyl is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)

Other Benefits

Panic Attack and Disorder

Anxyl Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Anxiety Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Anxiety Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Anxiety Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.13 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Anxyl Related Warnings

Is the use of Anxyl safe for pregnant women?

Anxyl has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Anxyl without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Anxyl safe during breastfeeding?

Anxyl may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Anxyl on the Kidneys?

Anxyl rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Anxyl on the Liver?

There may be severe side effects of Anxyl on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.

Severe
What is the effect of Anxyl on the Heart?

Anxyl may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Anxyl with Other Drugs

Anxyl should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Guaifenesin

Chlorpheniramine

Aspirin

Naloxone

Anxyl Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Anxyl unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Shock
Glaucoma
Epilepsy
Mania
Depression
Myasthenia Gravis
Parkinson's Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Anxyl

Is this Anxyl habit forming or addictive?

You may get addicted to Anxyl. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Anxyl. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Anxyl is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Anxyl has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.

Yes

Anxyl Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Anxyl

Some foods when eaten with Anxyl can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Anxyl

Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Anxyl are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Anxyl

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Anxyl with tylenol?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Anxyl can be taken with Tylenol. No clinical significance interactions have been reported between them. However, if you experience any undesirable effects after consuming these two medicines at the same do not hesitate to inform the doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Anxyl cause weight fluctuations?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Anxyl can cause weight fluctuations. Weight fluctuations is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you experience weight fluctuations after taking Anxyl, discuss with your healthcare provider and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Anxyl cause drowsiness and dizziness?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Anxyl causes drowsiness and dizziness. It is a common side effect associated with it. However, if you experience severe drowsiness and dizziness after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Anxyl?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Anxyl is a brand name for alprazolam. It is a controlled prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called benzodiazepine. It is short-acting potent anxiolytic and a minor tranquilizer. It is used for the treatment of anxiety and panic disorder (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks).

Question over 5 years ago

How does Anxyl work?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Anxyl works by relaxing the muscles of the body and suppressing abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain through increase in activity of a chemical messenger known as GABA. Thus, providing relief from sleeplessness and anxiety to the patient.