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What are the negative side effects of Xanax 0.25 mg?

What are the negative side effects of Xanax 0.25 mg?

What are the negative side effects of Xanax 0.25 mg

Submitted on 08/10/2025

3 specialists answered

Xanax (alprazolam) 0.25 mg is a short-acting benzodiazepine often prescribed for anxiety or panic disorders. Even at a low dose like 0.25 mg, it can have side effects, particularly if used frequently or over time.
Here are the most common and clinically relevant negative side effects:
Mental & Cognitive,Drowsiness or sedation (most common),Dizziness or light-headedness,Memory problems (especially with long-term use),Confusion, especially in older adults,Depressed mood or emotional blunting,Reduced alertness or slowed thinking,Difficulty concentrating
Physical,Fatigue,Muscle weakness,Headache,Dry mouth,Nausea or gastrointestina...l discomfort,Slurred speech or poor coordination (less common at 0.25 mg)
Psychological / Behavioral, Irritability or mood swings,Paradoxical reactions: rare, but can include agitation, aggression, or restlessness (more often in children or older adults),Dependence & withdrawal symptoms with regular use, even at low doses. Read more

Πάκου Φανή 9,9

Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια | Nea Smirni
It’s important to use Xanax under medical supervision to manage these risks effectively since the prolonged use can lead to dependence or withdrawal symptoms. But to answer to your question , some of its side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, memory problems, slurred speech, fatigue, impaired coordination, and mood changes like irritability or depression

Νταϊλάκης Παναγιώτης 10,0

Κλινικός Ψυχολόγος | Thessaloniki
Good evening you have to ask the psychiatrist because i don't know the side effects of xanax

Papadopoulos Andreas 9,6

Ψυχολόγος | Evosmos

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