Sometimes Xanax has the opposite effect An NSAID is much better in my personal opinion for inflammation than Advil/Tylenol...that comes from years of MS meds and side effects and having a personalized nurse coach for that. Naproxen/Alleve for inflammation. Use caution with the xanax it can have long term effects if not erring on the side of caution. What if your anxiety isn't anxiety? What if it's a reaction to infection and not the right med for the task?