Xanax xr and Weight increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Weight increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Xanax xr (alprazolam), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Seroquel, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Weight increased when taking Xanax xr. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,161 people who have side effects when taking Xanax xr from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Xanax xr?

Xanax xr has active ingredients of alprazolam. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 1,554 Xanax xr users. Check the latest studies of Xanax xr.

What is Weight increased?

Weight increased is found to be associated with 2,887 drugs and 3,956 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Weight increased.

On Jul, 20, 2026

1,161 people reported to have side effects when taking Xanax xr.
Among them, 27 people (2.33%) have Weight increased.

Among these 27 people:

How long have people been on Xanax xr when they have Weight increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Weight increased when taking Xanax xr? *

female: 69.23 %
male: 30.77 %

What is the age of people who have Weight increased when taking Xanax xr? *

What are other drugs people take besides Xanax xr? *

What are other side effects people have besides Weight increased? *

Drug Ineffective: 7 people, 25.93%
Weight Decreased: 6 people, 22.22%
Dizziness: 6 people, 22.22%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 22.22%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 5 people, 18.52%
High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 18.52%
Dry Mouth: 4 people, 14.81%
Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 14.81%
Depression: 3 people, 11.11%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 11.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 7 people, 25.93%
Sleep Disorder: 6 people, 22.22%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 5 people, 18.52%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 5 people, 18.52%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 3 people, 11.11%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 3 people, 11.11%
Affective Disorder (mental disorder): 3 people, 11.11%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 3 people, 11.11%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 3 people, 11.11%
Mania (a state of abnormally elevated or irritable mood): 2 people, 7.41%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on alprazolam (the active ingredients of Xanax xr) and Xanax xr (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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