Xanax

Important Facts

First of all, you should be aware of the fact that some medicines that you already take or medical conditions may interact with xanax, and not always in a positive way. In general, if xanax is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Contact your doctor and consult them or a pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking to make sure xanax is to be of help for you.

Being more specific, it is important to check with your doctor if you are taking the following: Amiodarone (Cordarone), Antihistamines such as Benadryl and Tavist, Carbamazepine (Tegretol), Certain antibiotics such as Biaxin and erythromycin, Certain antidepressant drugs, including Elavil, Norpramin, and Tofranil, Cimetidine (Tagamet), Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), Digoxin (Lanoxin), Diltiazem (Cardizem), Disulfiram (Antabuse), Ergotamine, Fluoxetine (Prozac), Fluvoxamine (Luvox), Grapefruit juice, Isoniazid (Rifamate), Major tranquilizers such as Mellaril and Thorazine, Nefazodone (Serzone), Nicardipine (Cardene), Nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia), Oral contraceptives, Other central nervous system depressants such as Valium and Demerol, Paroxetine (Paxil), Propoxyphene (Darvon), or Sertraline (Zoloft). Even if you can not find a drug that you are taking in the above list, we recommend consulting with doctor or pharmacist to avoid serious consequences.

Special Notes:

• Xanax may intensify the effect of alcohol. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking xanax.
• Sporanox or Nizoral cause a buildup of xanax in the body, so please never combine xanax with these drugs.

The full list of contraintradictions is shown in the corresponding section below.