Meaning of Xanax | Babel Free

Definitions

A brand name for alprazolam.

countable, uncountable

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Examples

““After taking one or two Xanax every night for eight years, my doctor told me I had to stop,” says a middle-aged Montgomery County homemaker.”

“My rage is controlled, barely, by a Xanax and an Absolut on the rocks.”

“A half-dozen black beauties gave him the edge he needed, a couple of purple egg-shaped Xanaxes cooled his nerves.”

“Also in Mr. Ledger’s system were three anti-anxiety medications: diazepam, the generic name for Valium; alprazolam, commonly known as Xanax; and temazepam[…].”

““Medication can be part of a psychotropic arsenal,” he said, discussing one therapist who urged him to stop taking Xanax so he could address his anxiety directly and not mask the physical symptoms.”

“Take a deep, healing breath, and imagine that you're not even on Twitter, or Facebook, or Xanax.”

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