Xanax Addiction Withdrawal Symptoms

Don’t let your Xanax addiction withdrawal symptoms get any worse!

Xanax is commonly prescribed to treat anxiety but when the drug results in addiction and is then abruptly eliminated from the equation the result is withdrawal symptoms. While not all Xanax withdrawal symptoms are difficult to deal with or dangerous, the truth is, many of them are and some of the withdrawal symptoms can even be deadly.

Basically, Xanax addiction withdrawal symptoms are like an escalation of the symptoms that the Xanax is prescribed to treat. If you were prescribed the medication and are not a recreational user of the drug, then you already know these symptoms: agitation, anxiety, panic attacks, etc. If you are a recreational Xanax abuser, then there’s a good chance you haven’t every experienced many of these symptoms so it will all be new to you—but that doesn’t mean any of it will be fun!

Common Xanax Addiction Withdrawal Symptoms

Xanax withdrawal symptoms most often include being irritable and agitated but these symptoms are only the beginning of the problem. Anxiety can increase to heightened levels, panic attacks can begin to occur more often and insomnia may set in. Prolonged periods of insomnia can weaken the immune system and make the individual more susceptible to illness.

Shaky hands or tremors may set in after just a few hours or a day without taking Xanax. This common withdrawal symptom is not really a danger unless is becomes so pronounced that the individual cannot control the shaking. Excessive shaking can be a sign that the lack of Xanax in the body is too much to handle and may result in further complications if not properly treated.

Dangerous Xanax Addiction Withdrawal Symptoms

Rapid heartbeat, shaky hands and fever are also a possibility when an individual abruptly stops using Xanax. If the heartbeat becomes too rapid, there is a risk of heart attack occurring which can be very dangerous and even deadly to the individual suffering from the withdrawal symptoms.

Sweating is another common symptom of withdrawal. While sweating is not normally described as a danger, if an individual becomes too dehydrated then sweating can become dangerous. For this reason, it’s important to always do your best to stay hydrated if you are experiencing Xanax withdrawal symptoms. Drinking water and sports drinks can help to keep the body hydrated during detox.

Seizures, hallucinations, and coma can result from Xanax withdrawal. All of these symptoms must be immediately addressed by a doctor to ensure the safety of the individual suffering from the symptoms. Left untreated, seizures or coma could lead to death which is why these are two of the most dangerous addiction withdrawal symptoms associated with the use of Xanax.