My daughter is going through withdrawals from hydro-morph and dilates not sure that is correct spelling. About 2 hydos 12s a day and 4 dilates 4s a day for the last 6 months,Two years ago she was addicted to Oxycontin 80s for about 2 yrs. Hi I too just started to quit & only difference I have is I've been thru the wds. If you aren't taking too many it shouldn't b too hard but yeah I think anything over 4 a day would prob cause some withdrawals. Xanax, (alprozolam), initially can cause dizziness, lack of concern, sleepiness. A bit like Tequila. But after about 4 hours it can cause increased anxiety, paranoia, tension and anger. When women become pregnant their doctors automatically advise a diet rich in nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to help the baby’s development as much as possible. Xanax is considered a short-acting benzodiazepine, with an average half-life of 11 hours, the FDA states. As soon as the drug stops being active in the plasma of the blood, usually 6-12 hours after the last dose, withdrawal symptoms can start. Alprazolam, also known by the trade name Xanax, is a benzodiazepine medication primarily used for the treatment of anxiety disorders. The University of Maryland Medical Center says that benzodiazepines such as Xanax are used for short-term treatment of alcohol withdrawal to reduce the risk of seizure and relieve symptoms of confusion, anxiety. Xanax is not only prescribed for anxiety, depression, and muscle relaxation, but is also prescribed for irritable bowel syndrome. That could explain the sudden diarrhea. Statistics for Xanax Addiction. Xanax and Ativan addiction has been a growing problem for many individuals in the past few years. While the exact statistics for these medications are not as well known, there has been research done on the benzodiazepine class of medication. Xanax, formally know as alprazolam, is a short-acting benzodiazepine, that is used to treat anxiety disorders including panic disorder. It is also used to help wean individuals from alcohol dependence in order to avoid alcohol withdrawal, which can lead to seizures. It takes a professional knowledge and experience to properly determine how to taper off Xanax and other benzodiazepines of its kind.