Xanax is a medicine that is a brand form of its generic version Alprazolam. This drug is categorized into Benzodiazepine, which is often used as a tranquilizer or sedative. You should know that a drug, when put under the category of Benzodiazepine, affects your mind and the chemicals that are disturbed. As a result of this, the drug will leave its effects that will keep your mind calm and relaxed.