Xanax and Tic - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Tic 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 month also take Prednisone, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Tic 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 Tic?

Tic (a sudden, repetitive, nonrhythmic motor movement or vocalization involving discrete muscle groups) is found to be associated with 330 drugs and 637 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Tic.

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On Aug, 22, 2026

126,784 people reported to have side effects when taking Xanax.
Among them, 89 people (0.07%) have Tic.

Among these 89 people:

How long have people been on Xanax when they have Tic? *

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

female: 65.88 %
male: 34.12 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Xanax? *

What are other side effects people have besides Tic? *

Weakness: 26 people, 29.21%
Pain: 25 people, 28.09%
Eye Disorder: 23 people, 25.84%
Bone Pain: 19 people, 21.35%
Injury: 19 people, 21.35%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 18 people, 20.22%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 18 people, 20.22%
Cardiac Disorder: 18 people, 20.22%
Neck Pain: 18 people, 20.22%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 18 people, 20.22%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 16 people, 17.98%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 16 people, 17.98%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 15 people, 16.85%
Birth Control: 10 people, 11.24%
Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 8 people, 8.99%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 6 people, 6.74%
Pain: 6 people, 6.74%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 5 people, 5.62%
Intervertebral Disc Disorder (spinal disc disorder): 3 people, 3.37%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 3.37%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Tic (637 conditions)

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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