Category: Yellow Xanax Bars

What is Yellow Xanax Bars (R 0 3 9 Pill)?

Xanax treats the problems of anxiety, panic disorder, and depression. It enhances the effects of the natural chemical of the body called GABA to deal with the issue of anxiety and panic disorders and the stress caused by depression. Xanax acts on the brain and the central nervous system to produce the effects of relief. Xanax belongs to the benzodiazepines class of the medication.

The Benzodiazepines are medications that are used mainly for treating anxiety issues. They act on the GABA (gamma-aminobutyric) neurotransmitter that represses the activities of the nerves. Benzodiazepines enhance the effects of GABA, thus relieving the patient of anxiety and other issues.

The different Benzodiazepines have different response times.

• Diazepam (Valium) and Clorazepate start working within 30-60 minutes.
• Lorazepam (Ativan), Alprazolam (Xanax), and Clonazepam (Klonopin) have immediate action.
• Clorazepate (Tranxene), Midazolam (Versed) and Triazolam (Halcion) are short-acting agents. 3-8 hours is their duration of action.
• Alprazolam (Xanax), Lorazepam (Ativan), Estazolam (ProSom) and Temazepam (Restoril) also have an immediate effect. The duration of action for them is 11-20 hours.
• Chlordiazepoxide (Librium), Clonazepam (Klonopin), Diazepam (Valium), Flurazepam (Dalmane), and Quazepam are long-acting agents with 1-3 days duration of action.

Yellow Xanax (Alprazolam) also treats anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. It belongs to the class of Benzodiazepines drugs. Alprazolam 2mg is an anti-anxiety drug to calm a person by affecting the brain and nerves. It’s a Schedule 4 Controlled Substance by the Controlled Substance Act (CSA).

Xanax bars are the triazole analog of the 1,4 benzodiazepines class. The chemical name of the yellow xanax tablets (alprazolam) is 8-chloro-1-methyl-6-phenyl-4H-s-triazole benzodiazepine. The street names of the xanax bars (alprazolam) are xannies, xanbars, handlebars, z-bars, totem poles, blue football, zanbars, school bus, bicycle parts, yellow boys, white boys, white girls, footballs, and planks.

The calming effects of the drug also make it highly addictive.

Side Effects of Yellow Xanax:

The most widely known side effects of the yellow Xanax are:

• Nervousness
• Depression
• Drowsiness
• Ataxia
• Constipation
• Menstrual Diseases
• Dysarthria
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Skin rashes
• Sedated State
• Weight gain
• Weight loss
• Insomnia
• Blurred Vision
• Diarrhea
• Increased or Decreased appetite
• Irritability
• Clumsiness
• Slurred speech

Some less common side effects of the Yellow Xanax are:

• Hyperventilation
• Sexual disorder
• abdominal disorders
• loss of memory
• loss of voice
• nausea
• muscle weakness
• seizures
• sore throat
• sneezing
• dark urine or stool
• cough
• blood vomiting
• itching or rashes
• joint pain
• muscle problems.

Dosage Of Yellow Xanax:

The least effective dosage should be given to the patients as per their needs and doctor’s prescription. A timely reassessment of the dosage is necessary for the continued usage. If the required dose is more than 4mg/day then increase it gradually and very cautiously to avoid any fatal effects of the drug.

The consumption of the drug should gradually be lessened to avoid the adverse effects of the danger of withdrawal.

The yellow Xanax comes in the form of 2mg (alprazolam) tablets.

Anxiety issues:

The initial treatment starts with a dose of 0.25 to 0.50mg 3 times/day. The dose may be increased according to the needs of the patient. A regular assessment after every 3-4 days tells whether the dose increases or decreases keeping in mind, its effectiveness on the patient. A maximum 4 mg of the dose should be given to the patient.

Panic Disorders:

The panic disorder patients require a more massive dose of the yellow Xanax. The dosage between 1 to 10mg per day can be given for the treatment of a panic disorder. An average dose of approx. 5-6mg is sufficient for the patient. The maximum dose should not exceed 10mg a day.

Difference Between Yellow and Green 2 mg Xanax Bars:

Green Xanax bars and yellow Xanax bars both contain 2 milligrams of alprazolam. Both belong to the class of benzodiazepine medications and works almost similarly. However, the apparent difference between yellow and green 2 mg Xanax bars is the color of the pills.

Yellow Xanax bars are rectangular-shaped yellow-colored pills containing 2 milligrams of alprazolam and having an imprint of “R 0 3 9”. It has FDA-approved color additives FD & C Yellow No. 6.

Green Xanax bars are rectangular-shaped green-colored pills containing 2 milligrams of alprazolam and having an imprint of “S 90 3”. It has FDA-approved color additives FD & C Blue No. 2 and D & C Yellow No. 10.

Green and yellow Xanax bars contain the same inactive ingredients such as lactose, crospovidone, sodium benzoate, docusate sodium, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, and microcrystalline cellulose.

Street Names:

Xanax bars are very popular with their street names. Street names for green Xanax bars are hulk Xanax, green monster, monster Xanax, etc. While the popular names for yellow Xanax bars are school buses, yellow buses, yellow stick, etc. Both green and yellow 2 mg Xanax bars got their street names due to their strength and color.

Efficacy:

Green Xanax is the most massive available dose of Xanax (3 mg). But green Xanax bars have the same strength of active ingredients as yellow Xanax bars. So, both have almost similar efficacy and effectiveness. The only obvious difference between them is their color. Some people also reported that green Xanax bars are the most potent formulation of Xanax.