xanax is a benzodiazepine & works by slowing down the movement of chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced thus resulting in a reduction in nervous tension. it is usually used to treat anxiety & panic disorders and anxiety caused by depression. prozac is a selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor "ssri" & is used more for depression. however it is also used to treat anxiety panic & ocd disorders. they have been known to be used together as well as individually. they also are used in conjunction with other types of medications to try to achieve relief. i've also heard that xanax should not be used for long-term as with most "benzos" for fear of dependency. a few good links to look up meds. are: <link> <link> <link> these are the ones i trust the most as i take a boat-load of scripts & when i am prescribed a new one. i look up to see if there may be any interactions with the ones i'm currently taking. hope this helps!
what is the defferance betweeb xanax and prozac? . if you are taking xanax for anxiety can you can prozac for it also? which is used for depression?