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Xanax

American  
[zan-aks] / ˈzæn æks /
Pharmacology, Trademark.
  1. a brand of alprazolam.


Example Sentences

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What Sarah didn't know was Joe - not their real names - had begun to self-medicate with what he believed were genuine diazepam and Xanax pills bought online in an effort to help with his anxiety.

From BBC

For older patients, the most commonly prescribed inappropriate medicines include proton pump inhibitors like Nexium and Prilosec, benzodiazepines like Xanax and Ativan, and tricyclic antidepressants, according to an analysis of Medicare data published last year.

From New York Times

Dan is a teacher with zero classroom management skills who struggles with depression and often takes Xanax.

From New York Times

They also wrote 22 additional prescriptions for benzodiazepines, which include Xanax and other addictive pills used to treat anxiety.

From Los Angeles Times

The following day, the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of an assault at Ilg’s home, the paper said, finding the doctor with a black eye and 46 missing Xanax pills.

From Fox News