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WASHINGTON - Xanax, a widely prescribed medication for treating anxiety and panic disorders, is being recalled nationwide, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
A specific lot of Xanax was recalled by the American pharmaceutical company Viatris Inc.
Xanax recall information
What we know:
According to the notice, the drug was recalled because it "failed dissolution specifications." This means the drug may have failed quality control tests, specifically in how it dissolves or breaks down.
FILE: Prescription medication pill tablets (Getty Images)
The recall affects only one lot #8177156 of Xanax XR, alprazolam, extended-release tablets in 3 mg tablets provided in 60-tablet bottles. The recalled product has an expiration date of 2/28/2027.
What we don't know:
The FDA did not indicate how many pills or bottles were included in the recall.
Xanax recall designated Class II
The backstory:
The recall was initiated last month by the company and classified on April 8.
The recall was designated as Class II, which means "use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences," according to the FDA.
Big picture view:
According to drugs.com, Xanax is a benzodiazepine. It is thought that alprazolam works by enhancing the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.
Xanax is used to treat anxiety disorders and anxiety caused by depression.
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Xanax is also used to treat panic disorders with or without a fear of places and situations that might cause panic, helplessness or embarrassment.
The Source: The information for this story was provided by the FDA, Drugs.com. This story was reported from Los Angeles.