Xanax is a brand name for the medication alprazolam, which belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. Alprazolam is primarily prescribed for the management of anxiety disorders, panic disorder, and certain other psychiatric conditions. Xanax is commonly prescribed to manage symptoms of anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder. Xanax is also indicated for the treatment of panic disorder, a type of anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent panic attacks.