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Xanax is a brand name for the prescription medication alprazolam. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines, which are central nervous system depressants. Xanax is commonly prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and sometimes as a short-term treatment for insomnia. It works by enhancing the effects of a neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain,
