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Reviews for Xanax to treat Panic Disorder
BlondieH said:
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I have taken Xanax for over ten years. I used to have full blown panic attacks. I take Xanax when I feel one coming on and it disappears quickly. I could not live or cope without them. They are a lifesaver. I take 1mg tablets three times a day.
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I find that xanax .5mg works good for panic attacks, but tends to make me very sleepy. My doctor switched me to Clonazepam .5 mg and after 2 days I feel really good and it doesn't make me sleepy at all. It takes a couple minutes longer then xanax to work, but that outweighs the side effects of the xanax. I have servere panic attacts, but not anymore. It got so bad that I could watch tv and if someone was standing on a bridge or anything up high I would flip out. Not no more with Clonazepam. 10+
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Xanax saved me during my separation/divorce. We have one child and the realization that I would only see her on weekends destroyed me. I would have panic attacks and anxiety so bad I could not function in life. I lost weight, had nausea, could not sleep or eat and wanted to die. I was prescribed Xanax 0.25mg (the lowest dosage). I take half in the morning and half in the afternoon. Xanax has saved my life, I feel normal, can work, focus, and enjoy the time I do have with my daughter. It works!!
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Efficacy never in doubt with this fast acting benzodiazapine. Alprazolam works on the neuro-transmitter GABA to induce calming effects. It is useful to many patients who try it and is preferred over similar medications because of its relative safety. Regardless of how it is used, it is very potent and may be habit forming. A typical dose for a recreational user or someone addicted to this drug may be many times what would be considered safe. If taking Xanax more than 4 mg per day then slowly taper.
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Xanax has helped me so much with handling all of lifes problems and with helping me with my children! I have two boys that mean the world to me. I lost my job after 18 years and everything got on my nerves. I went to my doctor and told him I was trying to sleep alot cause I could not handle lossing my job and worrying about how I was gonna pay my bills if I couldnt draw my employment. I would know that in 6 days,so I went on Xanax and it changed my life! I NOW KNOW I'LL MAKE IT NO MATTER WHAT - JUST TRY IT!
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Xanax has saved my life and my mind! I've been taking it for 13 years for PTSD (Post Traumatic Disorder) & Major Panic Disorder. Prior to that I was given Valium for about 8 years. It was okay for anxiety but it did not PREVENT panic attacks. I've not had a full-fledged panic attack since I started taking it. It had gotten to the point with me that my panic attacks had started lasting all day instead of 20 mins to an hour. I was torture. For me, the benefits have FAR outweighed any risks to me.
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Completely helps with panic disorder, PTSD, and GAD. I have all three and Xanax provides immediate results to help calm me down. This is the only medication that works for my condition and recommend this to those who need help fast.
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it works in association with my anti-depressant to bring about a well rounded me, but it is there to take when my panic attacks hit, it quickly takes effect and calms me.
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BlondieH said: 
