Xanax, a pharmaceutical marvel, is a medication that has revolutionized the treatment of anxiety disorders. Developed in the 1960s by the pharmaceutical company Upjohn, Xanax belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.
Xanax, also known by its generic name alprazolam, is primarily prescribed to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and panic disorders. It works by enhancing the effects of a neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. GABA helps to calm the excessive activity in the central nervous system, resulting in a sense of relaxation and tranquility.