Alprazolam for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 4)

• chr...
• April 17, 2014

"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."

• Kee...
• June 29, 2016

"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."

• Anonymous
• November 22, 2014

"Only benzodiazepine that worked completely. Been on all the others. Have tried antidepressants with negative results. So at the correct dose. Alprazolam is what I consider the hardest working anxiety and stress reliever available."

• kap...
• May 31, 2020

"I've had benzodiazepine prescriptions (Ativan, K-pin, and Xanax) since 15 y/o until now (20 y/o). Over the past 5 years, it's been rough managing physical and psychological dependency issues. I'll blackout for a week at a time and proceed to buy fake Xans from friends (usually cut with fentanyl and other bad stuff). During my attempt to wean off the drug, I ended up having a grand mal seizure at a party (Dec. 2019). Since then, managing sobriety from all benzos has led to self-medicating through other substances (cannabis, ketamine, cocaine, kratom, Norcos). I was living in my sorority's chapter house but moved into a fraternity house about 3 months ago, in which 3 brothers are active Xanax users. It is really rough. Basically, if you're prone to addiction (runs in the family, other psychiatric conditions, etc.), watch out, dude."

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

"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."

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

"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."

• Mar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 11, 2025

"It's been a miracle for my anxiety. Unfortunately, fixture won't prescribe it in 2025. My depression is bad and so many panic attacks. I'm afraid to leave my house or drive. It's ridiculous they are too scared to prescribe it. I did the genetic testing and I can't take any antidepressant. What do they expect me to do? My quality of life is terrible now."

• del...
• April 19, 2013

"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."

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

"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!"

• nob...
• September 7, 2017

"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."

• Fit...
• December 15, 2019

"Was prescribed Xanax 0.25 mg as needed about 9 months ago. After a few weeks, I cut it back on my own to 0.125 as needed. I’m averaging 0.1 mg a day. I’m concerned about long-term use, (is 9 months considered long-term?) Withdrawal is another fear (does replacing Xanax with another drug make any sense?) and mostly, the dizziness that I feel almost daily, especially when standing up or getting out of bed. Anyone have advice or personal experience that can help me? I’m 62, with 3 widowmaker stents, but otherwise in excellent health."

• fin...
• February 23, 2015

"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."

• Tim...
• October 3, 2013

"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."

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

"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!!"

• vic...
• July 26, 2014

"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."

• sis...
• August 27, 2013

"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."

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

"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!"

• Sup...
• November 17, 2018

"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."

• Cat...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 26, 2016

"I began taking Xanax at 1mg daily spread out over the day when diagnosed with breast cancer. I have had it 3 times now, so I have been on this medication for 6 years. It controls my anxiety and panic or fearful thoughts mostly. It's been extremely helpful, and my doctor knows I keep my dosage as directed. Very beneficial for me, but it took a long while to overcome the stigma. Life is too valuable to waste feeling bad!"

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

"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."

• Ash...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 4, 2014

"I get intense panic attacks. Xanax is very effective at working quickly to stop a panic attack. It saved my life, until after a few months I tried to stop taking it and got horrible withdrawals. I felt like I was dying, my anxiety was worse than it had ever been in my life, high blood pressure (and mine is naturally low), tachycardia, hallucinations, tremors. I hope anyone considering taking Xanax takes it at a low dose and not daily. If daily, do not quit cold turkey."

• O B...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 26, 2016

"Man, there's nothing to say about Xanax that hasn't been said. It does its job like nothing else. Works perfectly, but because of that, it's super addictive to people prone to anxiety and stress. Because it's the magic pill that makes it go away! That said, my experience with it has been mostly good, as I have never gone above 2mg, and I try to keep myself at 1mg daily. This is a literal lifesaver for someone with severe anxiety."

• Hue...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 17, 2014

"I should start by letting you know that I was an addict of medicines (and having been through treatment, now enjoy 2 years and 9 months of sobriety) but I am also a sufferer of a wretched case of anxiety, complete with full-blown crippling panic attacks. I have suffered from this for many years, but upon completing treatment for my recreational use and now being honest with doctors, it was very difficult for that reason to get one to prescribe something that would help my condition. When I found one that would, I would have to have my wife allocate the Xanax out to me, but I will say it has helped and worked wonders. IN MODERATION!!"

• JN ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 13, 2013

"I am a teenager who has anxiety/panic attacks occasionally, and my physician has been giving me 0.5mg of Xanax for the past couple of months to take as needed for anxiety. I can't tell you how wonderful this medication has been. After 15-20 minutes of taking it, my anxiety/panic feelings diminish completely, and I have no need to feel anxious about anything after that."

• Gir...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 16, 2014

"I have daily anxiety and was on Ativan for a while. While I loved the Ativan, I was looking for something longer acting. My psychiatrist tried me on Xanax XR 0.05mg. For me, this medicine is a Godsend. In the beginning, when I first started taking it, I did notice some slight dizziness and 'weird' feelings, but I stuck with it. Once it regulated in my system (about 3-4 weeks), I feel totally normal and calm on it with zero side effects. I have since upped my dose to the 1mg Xanax XR twice daily if I need it, but some days I only take one pill to get me through the day and deal with the anxiety at night since I'm home. Then, I take a pill in the morning like normal. My advice would be to start on the lowest dose and work your way up."