[JammyDancer]

I was prescribed Xanax for acute panic attacks. I have been under a lot of pressure (lost my job) recently and was going on a weekend vacation with a new love. I took Xanax the night before because I was really stressing. I was really anxious the next morning and was miserable to be around because I was freaking about everything, including the flight. I took more Xanax (.5) and it helped for the day but at night I got really insecure, sad, nervous and eventually raging. The next morning I woke up the same way. I took 1mg and was fine for awhile, but when it wore off I actually became suicidal. I have seriously damaged my chances for this new relationship and am wondering if anyone else has experienced such a nasty violent comedown between doses without being addicted to Xanax? Please help!

[Robert_325]

Sounds more like you had a reaction to the xanax to me. It shouldn't make you react like that. Check out the following link and read the section titled "what are the possible side effects of xanax?". Just scroll down from the beginning to that section. God bless.

http://www.drugs.com/xanax.html

[JammyDancer]

Originally Posted by Robert_325

Sounds more like you had a reaction to the xanax to me. It shouldn't make you react like that. Check out the following link and read the section titled "what are the possible side effects of xanax?". Just scroll down from the beginning to that section. God bless.

http://www.drugs.com/xanax.html

Thanks for the link, Robert. I definately had several of the side effects.

• unusual risk-taking behavior, decreased inhibitions, no fear of danger;

• depressed mood, thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself;

• hyperactivity, agitation, hostility, hallucinations;

• urinating less than usual or not at all;

• amnesia or forgetfulness, trouble concentrating;

• muscle weakness, lack of balance or coordination, slurred speech;

• blurred vision;

• appetite changes;

I get severe PMS/PMDD so I definately have a very sensitive hormonal balance. I actually had some of the symptoms of an overdose on that list too:

Xanax overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, confusion, muscle weakness, loss of balance or coordination, feeling light-headed, fainting, or coma.

I guess I just need to stay the heck away from the stuff and find another solution to my anxiety issues!