Different types of Xanax

Different types of Xanax

Xanax is an anxiety medicine that belongs to the benzodiazepine family of drugs. It is often the first in line medication for treating conditions like generalized anxiety disorder and panic attacks. It first becomes available in the market in mid-1970, and because of its capability of reducing anxiety symptoms, it quickly becomes the drug of choice for many healthcare professionals.

Benzodiazepines are stimulants; that means this drug can change the brain’s chemical composition to make a person feel relaxed. While being so effective, it can also make the user dependent on the pill for feeling better. As there is a possibility of developing an addiction, this medicine falls under schedule IV of the controlled substances act.

To purchase this medicine, you will need to have a doctor’s prescription. Using this drug without a prescription is both dangerous and illegal. Being among the most popular medication for treating anxiety symptoms, you can easily buy Xanax online or at a pharmacy near you.

This drug is available in different shapes and forms, and you can get the one best for you as recommended by your doctor. You can also find this medication under its generic name – alprazolam. The only significant difference between the generic (alprazolam) and brand name (Xanax) is that the generic variant is only available in a limited variety of strengths.

Types of Xanax

This medicine is available in different colors, sizes, and shapes in the market. You can acquire it with or without a prescription online. The primary distinction these various forms have is their unique color and their strengths. The difference in color is a result of each company trying to differentiate its product and the use of FAD approved coloring.

Following are the different types of Xanax available in the market:

White Xanax

It is the most common color for drugs. The white color Xanax tablets, also known as bars, are rectangular and contain a 2mg dose of the medicine. Many pharmaceutical companies around the world produce this color of the drug.

These bars usually contain markings so you can easily break them into smaller doses, as the 2mg of the drug is a high amount, and you should not consume it at once. Different manufacturers put different imprints on their tablets. You can find G 372 2 or X ANA X 2 imprinted on the white Xanax bars.

Yellow Xanax

Yellow is the generic color of this drug and generally has the number 039 imprinted on it. It is also available in 2mg strength and works similarly to the white ones.

In addition to the usual bar shape, this color of medicine is also available in a four-sided 1mg pill and an oval-shaped tablet. Because of its shape and appearance, people also refer to Yellow Xanax bars as a “yellow school bus.”

Green Xanax

Also known by the street names of green monsters, green football, and hulk, this color of the drug is might be the most popular one out there. Though there is no actual difference between this and other colors, people tend to believe that green Xanax is more effective in reducing anxiety symptoms than any different color of this medicine.

Green color pills are available in oval, round, triangular, rectangular shapes in doses ranging from 1mg to 3mg. The triangular-shaped 3mg pill the most potent dose available in a single tablet for this medicine.

Blue Xanax

You can find this color tablets in 1mg strength in an oval or elliptical shape. These pills have a marking line in the middle, along which you can break it into half and consume 0.5mg dose. Actavis is the pharmaceutical company that manufactures blue color Xanax and imprint the pills with “031 R”.

Because of its round and an elongated shape that resembles a football, people refer to it as blue football.

Pink Xanax

Pink tablets are also available in round and oval shapes. These pills have the same effects as any other color tablets. The color of this medicine is not a factor that can affect is performance. So, while purchasing, make sure to get the right strength of the drug, no matter it’s color.

Purple Xanax

Pharma company Pfizer is the one that manufactures this color of Xanax. The pills are elongated and round-shaped, containing 1mg of the active alprazolam. These tablets also have “1.0” imprinted on them, indicating their strength. 

Peach/orange Xanax

It is a tablet that contains the lowest dose of Xanax available in a single pill. Orange pills usually have a dose ranging from 0.25mg to 0.5mg of drug and come in an oval shape. The tablet also has the number 257 imprinted on it.

The low dose of this color of the drug makes it ideal for patients with less severe anxiety symptoms.

Liquid Xanax

This form of Xanax is relatively unknown, and very few doctors prescribe it to patients. The liquid has a similar effect to the tablets; each ml of the liquid has 2mg of active alprazolam. Doctors usually recommend to mix it with pudding or a beverage for more natural consumption. Remember not to do it in advance as that might lessen the effects of the drug.

It is also necessary to keep the liquid refrigerated all the time, for maintaining its efficacy. Also, while consuming the drug, make sure to use a standard measuring cup, as using a teaspoon or an ordinary cup can result in inconsistent dosage.

How to use Xanax?

The typical dose of Xanax can anywhere be between 0.25mg to 2mg. Follow your doctor’s prescription and do not take more than the recommended amount. Also, keep in mind that using Xanax for more than the prescribed period can lead to dependence, which can end in Xanax addiction. So, stop taking the drug when your doctor asks you to.

Because it tends to create dependency, it is crucial not to stop consuming Xanax abruptly. If you feel like you don’t need this medication anymore, talk to the doctor to gradually taper off the dose over a few weeks to minimize any withdrawal symptoms.