Different type of Xanax Bars

This anti-anxiety medication is available in different kinds of colors, dosages, and shapes

GREEN XANAX BARS-

COLOR: GREEN

SHAPE: TRIANGULAR, OVAL, RECTANGULAR, and ROUND

STRENGTH: 2 MG, 3 MG

Green Xanax bar is one of the different types of Xanax bars. These bars are like the white bars and yellow Xanax bars on the bases of strength. A Green Xanax bar contains 2 mg of active drug Alprazolam. And this is why the effects of this tablet are similar to yellow & white Xanax bars. Green Xanax bars are also known as Hulk Xanax and Monster Xanax.

The oval shape of the green tablet is also kno/wn as Green Football Xanax.

PINK XANAX BARS-

COLOR: PINK

SHAPE: OVAL or ROUND

STRENGTH: 0.5 MG

Pink Xanax is available in an oval or round shape that looks like a football. This type of Xanax is not produced widely; it is available with a doctor’s prescription only. It is the best medication for severe panic attacks and anxiety disorder.

WHITE XANAX BARS-

COLOR: WHITE

SHAPE: RECTANGULAR, TRIANGULAR, OVAL, and ROUND

STRENGTH: 0.25 MG to 2 MG

White Xanax bars are also known as the name “sticks” in the streets. This type of Xanax is very trendy around the world. Several Pharmaceutical companies are manufacturing it. Companies are making it with 2 mg’s strength since the maximum recommended dosage of Alprazolam is 4 mg per day.

Yellow Xanax bars-

COLOR: YELLOW

SHAPE: OVAL, RECTANGULAR

STRENGTH: 2 MG

It is the generic version of the drug, usually imprinted as 0 3 9. This product of Xanax/Alprazolam is available in the strength of 2 milligrams. The effect of these Xanax generic tablets is similar to the white Xanax bars. Yellow Xanax bars are also popular as the Yellow school bus. There is only a color difference between the Green Xanax bar and Yellow Xanax bars. Yellow Xanax bars are more substantial than white and green bars.

BLUE XANAX BARS-

COLOR: BLUE

SHAPE: OVAL

STRENGTH: 1 MG

This type of  Xanax occurs in the combination of 2 separate dosages. You can break it into two parts to take a dose of 0.5 mg. These pills are imprinted as 31 on them.

PEACH XANAX BARS-

COLOR: PEACH

SHAPE: OVAL/FOOTBALL

STRENGTH: 0.25 MG – 0.5 MG

Peach Xanax bar is a lower potential dose of the medication that usually comes in an oval or football-shape. This type of Xanax bar is available in the varying dosage from 0.25 to 0.5 mg. These tablets are recommended for patients with less severe symptoms.

PURPLE XANAX BARS-

COLOR: PURPLE

SHAPE: ROUND or ELONGATED

STRENGTH: 0.25 to 0.5 MG

Purple pills forms are a popular version of Alprazolam manufactured by a very popular company Pfizer. The prescribed doses of the purple Xanax is 0.25 to 0.5 mg for the treatment of anxiety. Alprazolam is not for use in children.

LIQUID XANAX BARS-

This type of Alprazolam is different from pills & bars. It is available in the market in liquid form that is also a prescription drug mostly for persons with Generalised Anxiety Disorder. It is only a different way to consume medication; its effect is similar to other forms of Xanax.

DOSAGE AND USES OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF XANAX-

We have already mentioned the various types of these medications with their strength. It is also an important thing to know what the uses of these different medications are.

• Xanax 0.25 mg

It is the lowest dose of Xanax that you can take thrice in a day. It is a recommended initial dose. You can increase your dose gradually at a rate of 0.25 mg.

• Xanax 0.5 mg

0.5 mg is the second recommended initial dose for the beginners. This dose is the lowest dose for the treatment of persons with anxiety.

• Xanax 1 mg

These types of dosage are recommended for patients with panic disorder.

• Xanax 2 mg 

There are various colors of bars coming with a strength of 2 mg. It is a higher dose of Xanax; you should only take this strength on your doctor’s recommendation.

SIDE EFFECTS OF XANAX BARS-

Different kinds of Xanax bars show similar side effects as they all contain Alprazolam. Xanax side effects generally appear at the initiation of therapy, and they tend to disappear after several days or a couple of weeks. The most common side effects that typically all the colors and strengths of Xanax bars cause are drowsiness and lightheadedness.

Frequent side effects for the patients of an anxiety disorder include:

Central Nervous System:

• Lightheadedness
• Drowsiness
• Depression
• Headache
• Confusion
• Nervousness
• Insomnia
• Dizziness
• Tiredness

Gastrointestinal

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Dry mouth

Cardiovascular

• Hypotension
• Palpitations

Sensory

• Blurred vision

Musculoskeletal

• Tremor
• Rigidity

In addition to the above-mentioned side effects, green and yellow Xanax bars of 2mg and 3mg strengths also shows some other side effects such as irritability, dystonia, difficulty concentration, amnesia, anorexia, memory impairment, loss of coordination, seizures, fatigue, sedation, jaundice, slurred speech, pruritus, musculoskeletal weakness, diplopia, irregular menstruation, and urinary retention.

The adverse effects of different Xanax bars for patients of panic disorder include:

Central Nervous System :

• Lightheadedness
• Drowsiness
• Memory impairment
• Depression
• Cognitive dysfunction
• Dysarthria
• Anxiety
• Headache
• Confusion state
• Abnormal involuntary movement
• Nervousness
• Muscular twitching
• Muscle tone disorder
• Insomnia
• Strange dreams
• Dizziness
• Decreased libido
• Fatigue

Gastrointestinal :

• Decreased or increased salivation
• Abdominal distress
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Constipation

Cardio-Respiratory :

• Nasal congestion
• Chest pain
• Hypotension
• Hyperventilation
• Upper respiratory infection
• Palpitations

Sensory

• Tinnitus
• Blurred vision

Musculoskeletal

• Muscle stiffness
• Muscle cramps

Cutaneous

• Skin rashes
• Sweating

Other

• Increased or decreased appetite
• Weight gain or loss
• Micturition difficulties
• Sexual dysfunction
• Menstrual disorder
• Edema

DRUG INTERACTION OF DIFFERENT XANAX BARS-

Xanax bars interact with many drugs to create adverse effects for the user. There are also several other drugs that lower the effectiveness of Xanax bars. The most common drug interactions of Xanax include:

• Other Central Nervous System Depressants: Different types of Xanax bars contain Alprazolam, a central nervous system depressant. Combining it with other drugs such as psychotropic medications, anticonvulsants, ethanol, or antihistaminic can cause severe adverse effects as these drugs are also CNS depressants.
• Digoxin: Combining Alprazolam with digoxin can cause acute digoxin toxicity.
• Imipramine and Desipramine: If a person takes Alprazolam with imipramine or desipramine, the plasma concentration levels of these two drugs increase rapidly.
• Fluoxetine: Taking Alprazolam with fluoxetine, half-life, and concentration of Xanax increase speedily.
• Propoxyphene: propoxyphene also increases the half-life and concentration of Alprazolam when taken in combination with Xanax.
• Oral contraceptives: Combining Xanax and oral contraceptives are not advisable as it can cause adverse effects for the user.