Tenex vs. Xanax

Tenex(guanfacine hydrochloride) andXanax(阿普唑仑) are used to treatanxiety.

Tenex is used off-label to treat anxiety. Tenex is primarily used to managehigh blood pressure(hypertension).

Xanax is also prescribed to treatpanicattacks.

Tenex and Xanax belong to different drug classes. Tenex is anantihypertensivedrug and Xanax is a benzodiazepine.

Side effectsof Tenex and Xanax that are similar includedry mouth, sleepiness/drowsiness, weakness,dizziness,headache,constipation, andsleepproblems (insomnia).

Side effects of Tenex that are different from Xanax include乏力andimpotence.

Side effects of Xanax that are different from Tenex includetiredness,memory问题,可怜的平衡or coordination, slurred speech, trouble concentrating, irritability,diarrhea, increasedsweating,nausea, vomiting, upsetstomach,blurred vision, appetite or weight changes, swellinginyour hands orfeet,stuffy nose, or loss of interest in sex.

Both Tenex and Xanax may interact with other products that cause drowsiness (such asalcohol, cold orallergymedicines that containantihistamines, drugs for sleep or anxiety,musclerelaxants, narcotics, and medicines for seizures,depression, or anxiety), or antifungals.

Tenex may also interact with rifamycins,cough-and-cold products, diet aids, or nonsteroidalanti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

阿普唑仑也可以交互with birthcontrolpills,cimetidine,cyclosporine,dexamethasone, ergotamine, imatinib,isoniazid, St. John's wort, antibiotics,barbiturates,heartorblood pressuremedications, orHIV/AIDSmedicines.

Do not stop using Xanax suddenly, or you could have unpleasantwithdrawal symptoms.

Side effects of Tenex include:

• drowsiness,
• dizziness,
• nausea,
• diarrhea,
• stomachpain,
• loss of appetite,
• shaking,
• muscle stiffness,
• weight gain,
• mask-like facial expression,
• inability to keep still,
• restlessness,
• agitation,
• blurred vision,
• breastswelling ordischarge,
• missedmenstrualperiods,
• decreased sex drive,
• impotence, or
• difficulty having anorgasm.

Tell yourdoctorright if you experience serious side effects of Tenex including:

• drooling,
• trouble swallowing,
• fainting,
• signs ofinfection(such as persistent cough,fever)
• fast or uneven or pounding heartbeats;
• agitation, hostility, confusion, thoughts about hurting yourself,
• seizures (convulsions),
• fever,chills, body aches,flusymptoms,
• sores in yourmouthandthroat,
• high blood sugar(increased thirst, increased urination, hunger, dry mouth, fruity breath odor, drowsiness,dry skin, blurred vision,weight loss),
• very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, tremors, feeling like you might pass out, or
• twitchingor uncontrollable movements of your eyes,lips,tongue, face,arms, or legs.

• Drowsiness
• Tiredness
• Dizziness
• Sleep problems (insomnia)
• Memory problems
• Poor balance or coordination
• Slurred speech
• Trouble concentrating
• Irritability
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Increased sweating
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Upset stomach
• Blurred vision
• Appetite or weight changes
• Swelling in your hands or feet
• Muscle weakness
• Dry mouth
• Stuffynose
• Loss of interest in sex

Tenex (lurasidone hydrochloride) is anatypicalantipsychoticused to treatschizophrenia.

Xanax (alprazolam) is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders and the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety in adults. Xanax is also indicated for the treatment ofpanic disorderin adults with or without a fear of places and situations that might cause panic, helplessness, or embarrassment (agoraphobia).

Tenex may interact with other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, sedatives,narcoticpain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety), antibiotics,antifungalmedications, or medications to treat HIV or AIDS.

Tenex may also interact with diltiazem or rifamycins.

Xanax may interact with cold or allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, medicine for depression or anxiety, antibiotics, antifungal medicines,antidepressants, and barbiturates. Xanax may also interact withbirth controlpills, cimetidine, cyclosporine, dexamethasone, ergotamine, imatinib, isoniazid, St. John's wort, heart orbloodpressure medications, HIV/AIDS medicines, andseizuremedications.

Do not take Xanax if you are allergic to alprazolam, otherbenzodiazepines, or any of the ingredients in Xanax. See the end of thisMedicationGuide for a complete list of ingredients in Xanax. you are taking antifungal medicines includingketoconazoleand itraconazole.

Do not stop using Xanax without first talking to your doctor, even if you feel fine. You may have increased seizures or unpleasant withdrawal symptoms if you stop using Xanax suddenly.

The recommended starting dose of Tenex is 40mgonce daily, and it has been shown to be effective in a doserangeof 40 mg/day to 160 mg/day.

Take Xanax exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it. Your healthcare provider will tell you how much Xanax to take and when to take it. If you take too much Xanax, call your healthcare provider or go to the nearesthospitalemergency room right away.

Xanax is a benzodiazepine medicine. Taking benzodiazepines withopioidmedicines, alcohol, or othercentral nervous systemdepressants (including street drugs) can cause severe drowsiness,breathingproblems (respiratory depression),comaanddeath.

Xanax can make you sleepy or dizzy, and can slow your thinking andmotorskills.

Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how Xanax affects you.

Do not drink alcohol or take other drugs that may make you sleepy or dizzy while taking Xanax without first talking to your healthcare provider. When taken with alcohol or drugs that cause sleepiness or dizziness, Xanax may make your sleepiness or dizziness much worse.

Do not take more Xanax than prescribed.