Citrus Fruit Guide: Nutrition, Acids & Stomach Health

Citrus fruits like lemons and oranges are rich in electrolytes and fiber, but their high acidity can cause stomach aches. Learn how grapefruit interacts with medications like Cialis and discover the health properties of citrus peels.

What Happens When You Eat Grapefruit With Xanax?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Stephen Christensen

Xanax, or alprazolam, is a member of the benzodiazepine family, which includes diazepam, chlordiazepoxide and midazolam. Benzodiazepines are used as sedatives, muscle relaxants, anti-anxiety agents and anti-convulsants. Some are used to enhance the effects of anesthesia.

Stephen Christensen started writing health-related articles in 1976 and his work has appeared in diverse publications including professional journals, “Birds and Blooms” magazine, poetry anthologies and children's books. He received his medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine and completed a three-year residency in family medicine at McKay-Dee Hospital Center in Ogden, Utah.