User Reviews for Xanax
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| Panic Disorder | 64 reviews | 26 medications | 9.1 |
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| Anxiety | 158 reviews | 74 medications | 9.1 |
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| Depression | 28 reviews | 82 medications | 8.5 |
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Reviews for Xanax
Sort by:| Review by hardstylegenius: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Xanax (alprazolam) for Anxiety: This drug has changed my life. I have always had an anxiety problem since I was a child. Didn't have a good childhood, got picked on because I was fat, etc. My parents always faught and everything would just worry me. Some nights I couldn't sleep. I've been suffering from anxiety and panic attacks for so long. I feel like people are talking bad about me. I used to get paranoid and get really anxious in public and had social pobia. I can cope with everything now.
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| May 26, 2008 2:42 AM | ||||||
| Review by justisme: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Xanax (alprazolam) for Anxiety: I wish doctors would open their eyes and prescribe this medicine easier. Just because I panic easily doesn't mean I'm a psychotic. Docs, lighten up! I need them!
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| February 27, 2008 11:25 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Xanax (alprazolam) for Anxiety: Xanax is a miracle for me. I can't live without it. It is not addicting. I never experienced withdrawl symptoms either. I am usually tense, high strung and anxious. Xanax makes me happy, easy going, talkative, calm. It helps me sleep, I can't sleep without it. I take zoloft and seroquel but without xanax nothing seems to work or help me. I love xanax and I take it daily or else I really just can't get through the day. I have anger and a short fuse and bad temper and xanax calms my storms. Xanax is the only thing that works for me and makes me sane and able to face life head on.
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| December 9, 2008 7:18 PM | ||||||
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Xanax (alprazolam) for Anxiety: Xanax have helped me to calm down. I was really under stress (full time job, college every day, a small baby) but did not realize that at the time. I had some visual disturbances, especially when, finally, I could relax. I have experienced chest pains as well. My GP told me it is caused by stress and prescribed Xanax. I had to take the smallest dose at night (I was driving). I could see the difference after a month and I continued for one more month. I did not suffer any side effects.
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| February 4, 2008 8:52 AM | ||||||
| Review by Prettykitty loves the calmness: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Xanax (alprazolam) for Anxiety: I used to get very aggravated over what normal people handle. I would go off. Have panic attacks and not know how to deal. Plus, I have tremors in my hands, mostly my right. Once I started taking Xanax the tremors stopped, I could deal calmly with my children when they got out of control. It helps me concentrate easier during the day & sleep well @ nite. It can have side affects though if you don't take it properly! Take it as prescribed and don't make yourself go through the withdrawals.
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| July 7, 2008 2:08 PM | ||||||
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Xanax (alprazolam) for Panic Disorder: 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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| April 22, 2008 10:34 PM | ||||||
| Review by Hulio: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Xanax (alprazolam) for Anxiety: I don't have panic or depression problems. I have sleeping problems. I fall asleep fine, but wake up around 2 AM and cannot go back to sleep because my mind is too active thinking about stupid stuff like movies, lawn mowers, hunting, visiting my grandkids, working on my car, music, planned projects, football, YOU NAME IT. I take Xanax when I wake up earky and can't sleep. Xanax makes me go back to sleep almost immediately and I wake up around 6 AM feeling great. I have not noted any side effects, but I take it only when needed.
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| November 29, 2008 6:53 AM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Xanax (alprazolam) for Depression: I have extreme depression and Anexity- sometimes panic attacks. I have this horrible habit of pulling out my hair- on my head,eyelashes, and other areas excessively. Xanax and Lexapro have made me feel normal- for the first time in years I actually have eyelashes growing in. I don't care what people say about the negative effects of xanax- I persoanlly know I needed it. I feel like the nightmare of my mind has been treated.
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| February 29, 2008 5:47 PM | ||||||
| Review by Xanax lover: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Xanax (alprazolam) for Anxiety: Xanax has helped me tremendously, I was having severe anxiety attacks real bad! My doctor at the time worked next door with in the same buliding/office, and he had witnessed my attacks and finally prescribed me just 1 mg Xanax, and he told me to take 1 half in the morning and 1 half at evening. It took a while but finally I was attack free. I feel like I can live my life now!
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| March 4, 2008 5:36 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Xanax (alprazolam) for Anxiety: Xanax has probably helped keep me alive and breathing over the last two years. The toll of being a military wife, mom, full-time worker, etc. had me so stressed out that I began to procrastinate on EVERYTHING because I couldn't emotionally handle things like paying bills, running errands, etc. I only take 0.5mg of Xanax as needed, but just knowing it's in my purse helps me keep my busy life moving ahead. Combined with Zoloft for depression and Ambien for insomnia, I finally feel like a normal person. I feel sorry for the woman I used to be, but I'm so happy to be myself now.
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| April 7, 2009 5:59 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Xanax (alprazolam) for Anxiety: Xanax is the best medicine. I was dizzy for two months straight. I felt like I was on a boat and couldn't get off. My whole life was just a mess between working full time, school, personal life until I found Xanax. I am on 0.5mg twice a day and I have my life back. I can tolerate people again. This is the wonder drug. Other than being a little more tired than normal, which I will suffer through because it is better than biting people's heads off every chance I got.
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| May 4, 2009 6:53 PM | ||||||
| Review by amyjleak: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Xanax (alprazolam) for Anxiety: Excellent for anxiety, especially if you start with the minimum amount, 0.25 mg and only take more if needed. I say this because I was prescribed 0.5 mg 3x daily and don't need that much. Try to take the least amount and if that works don't take more since you can build up a slight tolerance over time. My only concern is will I ever be able to be off of medicine. I just wish there was a natural cure for anxiety. I hate being dependent on this.
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| Review by bettyrbattle: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Xanax (alprazolam) for Panic Disorder: 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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| February 28, 2008 1:14 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Xanax (alprazolam) for Anxiety: I have agraphobia (social disorder) I was confinde to my home to scared to get in a situation I couldnt get out of. My fiance was always trying to get me out of the house. He just didnt understand. I started xanax and it saved my life Now im in college and Im not scared to go out. I take the blue one twice a day.
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| May 22, 2008 12:12 AM | ||||||
| Review by Hamstachick: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Xanax (alprazolam) for Panic Disorder: I have used Xanax since 1996. I love it. It has saved my life so many times, I can't count. I have gone through different times in my life, where I had to take 9mgs a day just to survive the panic attacks. My attacks come in cycles. I have had them since 7 years old and I am now 39. I am so tired of them and feeling them. I had a big one today as a matter of fact. I am going through withdrawl of getting off of Lexapro. I am never without my Xanax though. Simply carrying it around helps keep off the panic attacks sometimes. If I hadn't had it, I would have been put away or had killed myself long ago, because having panic attacks is no way to live.
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| October 1, 2008 2:08 AM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Xanax (alprazolam) for Anxiety: Xanax has helped me tremedously, I do not suffer from any of the side effects that are listed. Since being on this drug for my anxiety, I have been given part of my life back. I didn't like to be in crowds of people or go to social events and since I am on this medicine I no longer suffer from these anxieties.
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| October 11, 2008 8:17 PM | ||||||
| Review by LDURAN007: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Xanax (alprazolam) for Anxiety: After taking this medication I feel very tranquil. I am an easy going person when I take it. I am calm and I don't have that high feeling I hate. I am coherent but calm. No one really bothers me. It's a miracle because before I used it my husband used to get on my nerves, my kids would get under my skin at the grocery market. I wanted to knock out someone but now I am a nice calm person that can be approached and even has fun.
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| November 13, 2008 10:35 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Xanax (alprazolam) for Panic Disorder: 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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| April 6, 2008 12:05 PM | ||||||
| Review by SnYpeR: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Xanax (alprazolam) for Depression: A wonderful medication. Makes everything complicated in my life seem simple and I do not stress over the smaller things.
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| June 5, 2008 9:55 AM | ||||||
| Review by Mikey Mike: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Xanax (alprazolam) for Panic Disorder: 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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| March 19, 2008 9:51 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Xanax (alprazolam) for Anxiety: This drug works wonders on most people including myself. It calmed my panic, it helped my depression and helped me see life for what it is instead of worrying about every little problem.
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| September 11, 2008 5:56 PM | ||||||
| Review by BlondieH: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Xanax (alprazolam) for Panic Disorder: 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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| May 8, 2008 12:35 PM | ||||||
| Review by blamamboh: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Xanax (alprazolam) for Depression: This works better than any other depression medicine I've ever taken.
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| May 29, 2008 7:06 AM | ||||||
| Review by Nervous In the Service: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Xanax (alprazolam) for Panic Disorder: I didn't realize all the stress that I had been under. I'd actually experienced a panic attack for the first time at 23 while I was driving home from college. I thought that I was going to die. I was frightened by the entire experience. I went to my doctor who prescribed me with the lowest dose of Xanax in addition to 20mg Prozac. About three months later my doctor decided to increase my Prozac to 30mg. I haven't needed Xanax for months, but I keep it on me where ever I go. Xanax is so fast acting. It calms my nerves instantly.
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| November 12, 2008 10:10 PM | ||||||
| Review by HOPE IS THERE: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Xanax (alprazolam) for Panic Disorder: 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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