Xanax is the brand name of the generic drug Alprazolam. It belongs to the category of medications that are called Benzodiazepine drugs. ???? ????Click the link Icon below the profile logo to know more about Xanax. Xanax medicine is commonly available in the following doses – Xanax 1 mg, Xanax 2 mg, and Xanax XR 3 mg. The use of Xanax is to manage the symptoms of anxiety, panic attack, and depression. Mostly, the reason for depression to be faced by a person is stress.