Xanax and Cerebellar atrophy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cerebellar atrophy is reported as a side effect among people who take Xanax (alprazolam), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Dilantin, and have Seizures.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cerebellar atrophy 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 Cerebellar atrophy?

Cerebellar atrophy (degeneration of the section of the brain responsible for balance, voluntary muscle movements) is found to be associated with 259 drugs and 102 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cerebellar atrophy.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

126,784 people reported to have side effects when taking Xanax.
Among them, 18 people (0.01%) have Cerebellar atrophy.

Among these 18 people:

What is the gender of people who have Cerebellar atrophy when taking Xanax? *

female: 41.18 %
male: 58.82 %

What is the age of people who have Cerebellar atrophy when taking Xanax? *

What are other drugs people take besides Xanax? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cerebellar atrophy? *

Weakness: 15 people, 83.33%
Gait Disturbance: 14 people, 77.78%
Cerebral Atrophy (decrement in size of brain): 11 people, 61.11%
Coordination Abnormal (abnormal movement): 10 people, 55.56%
Fall: 10 people, 55.56%
Memory Loss: 9 people, 50.00%
Balance Disorder: 8 people, 44.44%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 8 people, 44.44%
Depression: 7 people, 38.89%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 7 people, 38.89%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 7 people, 38.89%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 16.67%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 3 people, 16.67%
Cough: 3 people, 16.67%
Depression: 3 people, 16.67%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 16.67%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 16.67%
Multiple Allergies (allergy to multiple agents): 3 people, 16.67%
Inflammation: 2 people, 11.11%
Chest Pain: 2 people, 11.11%

* 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).

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