Xanax (alprazolam) is an drug that is prescribed for people who are having troubles dealing with their anxiety or who have panic attacks. It is often used as part of a daily regimen, but it sometimes prescribed for short term anxiety issues. Xanax is also a drug that has the potential to be abused. Xanax is quickly becoming as popular as opiate pain killers when it comes to prescriptions used illicitly.
When a doctor prescribes Xanax to a patient, he has to decide the proper milligram. One milligram is the one that is prescribed most often. For patients who need a stronger dose or more than one dose per day, there are two milligram pills available. These pills are longer than the one milligrams. They are similar to tablets, but have two flat sides. The pill is is scored at different points, so that it is easier to break to ensure the proper dosage is taken. On the street, these two milligram pills are known as a “Xanax bar”.
So, there is no difference between a Xanax and a Xanax bar. It is two names for the same thing. The only difference is who is saying it.