XANAX is indicated to treat anxiety disorders and for the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety. XANAX is also indicated to treat panic disorder with or without a fear of places and situations that might cause panic, helplessness, or embarrassment (agoraphobia).
Xanax is definitely one of the most commonly prescribed drugs on the market. This is primarily because it's a go-to treatment for anxiety, which almost everyone experiences to some degree.