Alprazolam for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 4)

• Carol...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 5, 2016

Xanax (alprazolam) "I am 64 and earlier in my life I never had any GAD/panic attacks. Not scared of anything! Then my first panic attack. I was on a freeway far from home and alone. Out of the blue...the clamminess, heart rate through the roof, shakes, etc. I pulled off the freeway to a parking lot. I got out and my knees buckled. I was terrified. It finally subsided somewhat and I finished the trip on back highways. Now my trigger is driving even though all my life I loved driving anywhere...long distances alone...no problem until this. When I got home (barely) my doctor recommended 0.5 mg Xanax as needed. A miracle drug for me! It makes me feel normal! I do not take every day."

• chriwa
• April 17, 2014

Xanax (alprazolam) "I have experienced anxiety since being diagnosed with cancer 4 years ago. I use 0.5 mg twice daily and stick to this dosage given to me by my doctor. It helps me tremendously. I have tried to step off it several times and found it very difficult. Will remain on it for as long as I need it. It improves my quality of life and keeps panic and anxiety at bay."

• Keep...
• June 29, 2016

Xanax (alprazolam) "I have taken Xanax for about 25 years but only as needed. There are many years I never took any & there are years I took it for a few weeks to help with my anxiety, stress of having a child with a deadly disease & the depression that ensues. I usually take the 0.5mg & cut it in half and only use it 1-2 times a day, occasionally 3 halves a day. It soothes me & helps my constantly chattering, negative mind take a break. I have tried SSRIs & have symptoms of being allergic to them, so can't take them, i.e. muscle twitching, rash & itching. So, Xanax is my only recourse. I know it can be addictive so am very careful to take it only as needed, short courses, & usually about half the amount the doctor prescribes. It has helped me greatly."

• Jgm
• December 14, 2016

Xanax (alprazolam) "I have severe social anxiety and have tried every other medicine out there and nothing has worked. Xanax so far has changed my life. I'm able to talk to people and look them in the eye and not feel stupid everywhere I go. I take 0.5 mg three times a day. I'm just worried about the addiction part. I've heard it's pretty bad. But I'd rather be happy all the time than have panic attacks all the time."

• Bossl...
• June 16, 2015

Xanax XR (alprazolam) "I was originally just on the regular XANAX for years, and at first it helped, but then it wore off and wasn't effective. My doctor searched and searched for another medication that would be very effective, especially because I have 'LUPUS' and have been having severe anxiety and depression. I really had to be on something before I stressed my 'Lupus' to flare up! So XANAX XR was recommended, and OMG this XR is so amazing and very effective. I absolutely love it! It helped with anxiety, depression, and sleep! It works wonders and I totally recommend it to anyone."

• RonnyW
• April 8, 2016

Xanax (alprazolam) "I've been taking low dose 0.5 mg Xanax for a few years for social anxiety and occasional panic attacks. It's excellent. I take it as needed, which I like, it lets me feel more in control. I rarely take a full dose. It's very effective even in a lower dose. It just lets me keep anxiety under control so I can function well. I never notice any major fogginess or anything with it either, unlike other benzos I've taken like Ativan. Just in moderation. A little goes a long way. Absolutely great medication for anxiety and occasional severe panic attacks. It has completely helped me build my confidence up and get my life back!"

• MedSc...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 11, 2013

Xanax XR (alprazolam) "My psychiatrist had me on 2mg Xanax XR as needed daily. I have severe anxiety and had tried Ativan, Klonopin, Valium, etc. None of them seemed to work. Finally, I found that Xanax did. Unfortunately, Xanax isn't a long-acting drug. I was finding that being on such a high dose of XR, I was having to take it even when I didn't need it for anxiety but just to keep from having withdrawals. I was miserable until I was prescribed 2mg Xanax XR twice daily. It does pretty well to control my severe anxiety, racing thoughts, and OCD! I do still take 1mg Xanax XR as needed if I'm having a hard day with my anxiety or if I have a panic attack. All in all, I recommend trying this medication for treatment of moderate to severe anxiety disorders."

• nobod...
• September 7, 2017

Xanax (alprazolam) "I got prescribed 0.5mg of Xanax that I take once a day. My wife had just died. My anxiety was so bad I would not leave the house nor would I barely eat. It made me feel alive again and I'm able to function and get out and socialize like a normal person again. I actually have an appetite now and I'm getting good sleep again, which I haven't felt in a long time. Xanax really saved my life."

• deli...
• April 19, 2013

Xanax (alprazolam) "After my divorce, I was depressed and having anxiety attacks. I went to a reputable doctor, but she prescribed me Wellbutrin. After taking it for a while, I felt numb mentally. I tried a 1mg Xanax, and it was perfect! I slept great, but when I first started taking them, I would wake up groggy. A shower would wake me up. I've been taking them for about 7 years. I am currently cutting my doses down to try to wean off them! I do not have an addictive personality, but after a job loss of 10 years, I tried to quit cold turkey! Not a good idea at all! I can only say use as prescribed and less if possible! Don't just pop one because you are stressed out! Take a walk, talk to a friend, please use with caution."

• Helen...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 1, 2024

Xanax (alprazolam) "I love how this med makes me feel! Before, I was a college student and agonized because of being homesick, and the other girls were brutally jealous and mean. I spoke with my family doc, and he put me on 1 mg 2 times per day, plus an Ambien to sleep. I was like a new person. I didn't care who or what they thought of me or what they said. I was able to just laugh it off. Coming home for winter break, I was told how much better I looked and seemed different. I wasn't as agitated. Seems like my antidepressant used only catapulted me straight into bipolar mania."

• finally
• February 23, 2015

Xanax (alprazolam) "I've been battling anxiety since before I could remember. It got so bad that I finally tried Xanax for the first time today, and so far, I feel like my best self. My mind is no longer racing a million miles a minute, and I don't feel tense at all, only peacefulness."

• charl...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 7, 2012

Xanax (alprazolam) "I thank Xanax for making me a better mom. I was mean to everyone around me, and I took the motto 'this is who I am' to heart. It was not until my mother died after having my third child that I actually realized my angry childhood and anger in this world was not to blame on any one but my own feelings. After taking Xanax and some therapy, I am a new person. I would not be able to live without it. I do not abuse it. I only take the amount prescribed by my doctor and no more. I also take Paxil, which helped me a lot as well, but without the Xanax, I would not be living. Participating in my life and, most of all, with my children. I read to them now, we go on picnics and wilderness hikes. I love my life now!"

• vicky
• July 26, 2014

Xanax (alprazolam) "I was in England when I started getting feelings of depersonalization, forehead pressure, fear, negative thoughts, and irritation. I came back to my country and consulted a doctor. He diagnosed me with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. What he prescribed might have worked, but honestly speaking, I did not give a fair chance to the prescribed medicine. He did not prescribe Xanax, but I managed to get it from somewhere myself as I had read about its effectiveness against anxiety. It worked perfectly for me. It helped me overcome my anxiety. It normalized me and kept me moving ahead in life. I give it a 9 out of 10."

• Alpha
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 9, 2019

Xanax (alprazolam) "The first time my doctor gave me Xanax, I thought this is the best! I started with 1 mg per day, then 2, and then 3. It made me feel so calm and more happy. But I realized after how addictive it is. Now I take Xanax up to 6 mg per day because I feel it is the only thing that helps me not have anxiety and panic attacks. Sometimes I just enjoy how it makes me feel. It has been very effective, but I also think it is dangerous. Because I don't care about the side effects, but I am very scared of the thought of overdosing. I lie to people about how mg I take in a day. Take care of yourself if you have depression. It is easy to get addicted because it gives you that empty feeling you might find pleasant."

• Glad...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 11, 2018

Xanax (alprazolam) "I was placed on 2 mg Xanax 3 times daily in 2002 for anxiety panic disorder, and my nightmare began. Sure, this medication may seem to help you in the moment, but in reality, it zaps your life away, becoming so dependent on it. All the warning signs about the wicked medication should alarm anyone. IT'S ALL true. After years of being co-dependent on this medication, today I am free from it with little to NO help from doctors. If I could offer anyone help getting off, I would. This medication's effects of long-term use outweigh any benefits one may get from it. Trying to stop taking it is terrible, but with constant positive reinforcement, it can be done. I did it, so can others."

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 10, 2016

Xanax (alprazolam) "Let's be honest, guys. If you have anxiety, you know all too well it's the only thing that helps. I've tried several other medications for my anxiety, but none of them worked as well as Xanax. I've tried Paxil, Amitriptyline, Zyprexa, Celexa, Seroquel. All of them were a waste of time. The only problem with Xanax is that it is addictive and can become easily habit-forming because it WORKS!"

• Timber
• October 3, 2013

Xanax (alprazolam) "I started out on Valium 5 mg 4 times a day when I was 22 due to petit-mal seizures. The doctors said my anxiety was causing my blood pressure to go out the roof. At age 29, I had a heart attack due to anxiety making my BP so high I was in V fib. Now at age 38, I'm taking Xanax 2 mg 3 times a day. For me, all the antidepressants cause some kind of stimulation that makes my anxiety worsen, so I stopped the SSRI's. It is working for now, but I fear what happens when this doesn't work anymore. What am I going to do? So tired of having anxiety and panic disorder. I don't think too many doctors understand what a profound problem this causes in one's life. So really express how you really feel to your doctor."

• ItsYo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2014

Xanax (alprazolam) "I have always struggled with worry, stress, and anxiety and recently have gone through some really difficult situations. My doctor diagnosed me with panic attacks and prescribed me a low dose of Xanax to take when needed. I take half a pill because I am afraid of developing a habit and hate relying on medications. This really does work and helps me a lot. I have only needed it a few times."

• Kira
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 24, 2019

Xanax (alprazolam) "I've been on Xanax for 25 years. Same 2 mg dose the entire time. It got added to my meds due to childhood PTSD that would not allow me to calm down and sleep. This drug should not be used alone. Other meds should be in place. If you take this drug and need to continue to increase the dosage amount, this drug may not be for you. You need a diagnosis from a psychiatrist to even get this drug. You will be monitored for a long time while on it. Monthly visits to the doctor for years and years. Once you can prove that you can take this medication responsibly, you may find the 'rules' relaxed a bit. You are not to drink on this drug. I have rarely had a drink for the last 25 years. A cocktail once in a blue moon."

• MsG
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 4, 2016

Xanax (alprazolam) "I was prescribed Xanax in 1993 when I started college at age 35. I have Panic Disorder, anxiety disorder, and PTSD. Dosage has always been 0.5-1 mg daily. I'm a completely different person with it!! No more stuttering, no more panic attacks, and no running out of class to hide. I've never had to increase the dose since 1993. I could never have gotten through 16 years of college without it!!"

• Coffee
• August 8, 2019

Xanax (alprazolam) "I started Xanax in my 30s after my father was diagnosed with cancer and other life events started to pile up. It helped at the beginning. I could notice the difference in my anxiety and sleep patterns. However, a year or two went by, and I found myself completely hooked. I had lost contact with friends and isolated from family, I left my job and spent most of the day at home. I truly had a 180-degree change in my social life, hobbies, and relationships. I spent all day at home watching TV and listening to music. I had no desire to deal with people or any type of social interaction. I found myself avoiding everything, like going grocery shopping, driving, dealing with problems. Every time I tried getting off the Xanax, it would backfire. It took months for me to stop taking Xanax, and it has been 3 years without it. I lost many friends and family members, and my relationship ended. I have slowly built myself up. I have a great job that keeps me busy, started running again, and I am starting to make new friends."

• Super...
• November 17, 2018

Xanax (alprazolam) "I have been using this medication for over 30 years. I don't see how anyone can abuse this drug. It works wonders for me when I need it, especially when I stress out. It will calm you down quick. I take .25 as needed, usually 2x a month, sometimes 3, at night or right after work."

• saj
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 21, 2024

Xanax (alprazolam) "On Xanax for the past 25 years, 0.5 mg in the morning and 0.5 mg at night. Feel relaxed, no anxiety, no panic attacks, and no stress. This has changed my interpersonal relationships. I don't care about small issues anymore and enjoy a comfortable life with family and friends. Since every medicine has side effects and so does Xanax. I am 71, and my doctor is not happy with my taking Xanax for such a long time, but I know that if I leave it, my life will be miserable as I am extremely intolerant. So why spoil family life at age 71? Do not take any medicine based on other people's experiences. Always consult your doctor and weigh the pros and cons."

• mazam...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 19, 2019

Xanax (alprazolam) "I have severe OCD, with accompanying anxiety and debilitating insomnia. Xanax helps me break thought loops. I only take it a few times per week, almost exclusively at night, and rarely during the day when I'm hit with a paralyzing bout of obsessional thought. I take .125 mg (half a .25 mg pill). Surprisingly, that is enough to stop the ruminating and make me a little drowsy, and that adds up to falling asleep. Sometimes I take it in the middle of the night to get back to sleep, but only if I don't have to get up early the next day and if I didn't take it to get to sleep that night in the first place. The way I see it, if .125 to .25 mg stops working for me, it'll be time to move on and maybe revisit Xanax at a later date. Having tried a great many different medications, I'm beginning to think rotating treatments is the way to go anyway, to prevent tolerance, addiction, and avoid long-term side effects/consequences."

• sisjo
• August 27, 2013

Xanax (alprazolam) "I've taken Xanax prescribed by my doctor for almost 2 years, and I think it's great for nerves, anxiety, and good sleep. I take it at night and sleep soundly all night, and in the morning, I get up refreshed. I'm an insomniac, so the help with sleeping is amazing. I give it a 10, just stick with the dose the doctor prescribes."