This article aims to provide a clear and concise comparison of Xanax and Gabapentin. As for the rationale for cutting it down the middle- I want to cover a lot of ground, including uses in humans and animals, what can be considered effective as being used for anxiety, what their role as medications is in alcohol withdrawal, the potential for dependency or interactions, etc. As a patient assessing your treatment options or as a caregiver making informed decisions, it is my hope that you find this resource helpful in understanding the differences to be made between two extreme cases of medication with appropriately similar branded names and their uses.