But it doesn't seem to work that good anymore. I think I built a tolerance to them as I have done with other medication. I do go someday's without taking them at all. So I am sure I am not addicted. I just when for extreme anxiety or panic attacks as needed. My Psychiatrist does not seem to want to increase the dose... is there a way to make them more effective? (with food, without food, etc... ) When I have a bad panic attack I need it to work... When bad panic attacks hit I feel as if I am loosing my mind or will die. I have tried CBT but it does no good when I am going through this... Any suggestions to help me... I would so appreciate it
Alprazolam does not work as well anymore on Panic Attacks and extreme anxiety!?
Question posted by PlanetRick on 7 Nov 2009
Last updated on 7 November 2011
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StephanieAlice
12 Nov 2009
Hi, I hope my experience helps you in some way. I've been on Valium, Xanax, and Ativan (not at the same time, at different times in my life). I was on Xanax for quite awhile and I just was no longer getting the effects I so desperately needed. I too was not addicted to the Xanax even though I'd taken it for awhile. I'd take a dose and 20 minutes later to an hour later I'd be right back where I was. I talked to my doctor and she told me that it would be a good decision to switch me to Ativan... it will calm you down, maybe not as quick as Xanax (unless the doctor tells you to hold it under your tongue, then it will work as quick and even better) and it lasts hours longer than a Xanax does. I have only switched back to Xanax once when I was dealing with a death in the family but happily switched back to my Ativan soon after. Good luck and please let me know if this has helped and how you are doing :)
terica3825
8 Nov 2011
I have been currently switched from 1mg of Alprazolam 2xs a day to 4Alprazolam mg per day. I was very up and down and hated the feeling of NEEDING another pill because side effects got so bad quik. My Doctor whom I very much trust switched me to Alprazolam ER 2xs a day and it is finally after 5the days helping me. Im still getting groggy but not nauseas and my headaches are almost gone. Of course I am taking extra strength Excedrin also lol. I hear about all the addiction w this meds and it does scare me although I've been very honest w my Doc and trust him. Er has been my best form of vendors after being on 20mg o Diazapam 2xs a day and also one other lol can't remember wat that was. Started w a C. Gotta love the lack of memory at times while on these meds. Take care!!
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