Xanax and Bone marrow depression - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bone marrow depression is reported as a side effect among people who take Xanax (alprazolam), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Prinivil, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bone marrow depression when taking Xanax. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 126,784 people who have side effects when taking Xanax from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Xanax?

Xanax has active ingredients of alprazolam. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 135,347 Xanax users. Check the latest studies of Xanax.

What is Bone marrow depression?

Bone marrow depression (decreased ability or inability of the bone marrow to produce blood cells) is found to be associated with 351 drugs and 465 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bone marrow depression.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

126,784 people reported to have side effects when taking Xanax.
Among them, 39 people (0.03%) have Bone marrow depression.

Could Xanax cause Bone marrow depression?

Among these 39 people:

How long have people been on Xanax when they have Bone marrow depression? *

What is the gender of people who have Bone marrow depression when taking Xanax? *

female: 53.85 %
male: 46.15 %

What is the age of people who have Bone marrow depression when taking Xanax? *

What are other drugs people take besides Xanax? *

What are other side effects people have besides Bone marrow depression? *

Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 12 people, 30.77%
Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 11 people, 28.21%
Fever: 11 people, 28.21%
Weight Decreased: 9 people, 23.08%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 8 people, 20.51%
Chest Pain: 6 people, 15.38%
Mouth Haemorrhage (bleeding from mouth): 4 people, 10.26%
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (bleeding disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets, which are necessary for normal blood clotting): 4 people, 10.26%
Eosinophil Count Increased: 4 people, 10.26%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 3 people, 7.69%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 6 people, 15.38%
Prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland): 3 people, 7.69%
Vasculitis (inflammation of a blood vessel or blood vessels): 2 people, 5.13%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 5.13%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 2 people, 5.13%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 1 person, 2.56%
Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 2.56%
Renal Insufficiency (insufficient excretion of wastes by the kidneys): 1 person, 2.56%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 1 person, 2.56%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 1 person, 2.56%

* 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) and Xanax (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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