Alprazolam for Depression User Reviews (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 15, 2024

"Alprazolam works wonders for my Tourette's and OCD. Without it, I would be a miserable person. I'm prescribed Alprazolam 2mg taken twice daily (4mg), and I wouldn't change it for anything! I'm very lucky to have a phenomenal doctor whom I have been a patient of for over 15 years, and he trusts me in being responsible with this medication. A word of advice: DO NOT abuse this stuff, or you will be in bad shape. Take them as prescribed, and again, it works amazingly well for anxiety!"

• Tac...
• July 16, 2017

"I have taken Xanax for many years at a safe daily dose. I started in 2004 with 0.25 mg three times daily, having severe anxiety attacks while my dad was losing his battle with cancer. As the years progressed and I realized I have a big social anxiety issue, I stayed on Xanax. I couldn't function socially without it. Last year, I was diagnosed with Meniere's disease, which causes daily vertigo spells and constant roaring in my ear. My doctor increased my Xanax to 0.5 mg three times daily, as it helps with these symptoms. Not long ago, I was diagnosed with clinical depression. I was put on Celexa, but am hating the side effects. I took myself off Zoloft twice in the past because of the side effects. Xanax has truly been a lifesaver for me."

• Ros...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 18, 2016

"To me, Xanax was a lifesaver. In August 2011, I suddenly collapsed and was in the hospital for 2 weeks and then had about 6 months of tests, during which I was finally diagnosed with vestibular lesion, which is ringing in the ears and a balance disorder due to a problem with nerves. I was only getting 2 hours of sleep a night on 5 Valium due to this, and my body would just jerk most of the time I was about to go to sleep. I was starting to think life was not worth living. I came across Xanax with my friend giving me 0.5mg in early 2013, and I had my best sleep in 18 months. I spoke to my doctor, and he agreed in my situation that Xanax would be helpful as it does calm the nerves. So, 42 months later, still taking, but now I have been on 1mg for the past 18 months and now have some life."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 3, 2023

"One of the very few highly effective medications I have ever taken for TRD. It is a pity that this class of potentially effective medications has gotten such a bad reputation based on problems that only some who take it are known to exhibit. I found it to have slightly better antidepressant effects than equivalently dosed clonazepam. However, I metabolize it fairly rapidly and had to deal with some inconvenience in terms of dosing frequency. My psychiatrist was not a big fan of the extended release. However, that minor inconvenience is a very small price to pay for someone like myself who has found so few effective and tolerable treatments for depression, which also includes some pretty significant anxiety."

• Cha...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 12, 2020

Alprazolam "I’m sorry my doctor ever put me on Xanax. It’s an evil drug. If your doctor puts you on it for more than a few weeks, you will have a Xanax addiction. It’s not safe. Read up on Xanax. This will be my third relapse, it’s not in your mind. I almost died twice trying to get off of Xanax. My heart stopped six times and five seizures. Other benzodiazepines are safer. The doctors are at fault, not the company. Pfizer has a warning: no more than two weeks on Xanax."

• jus...
• August 30, 2015

"As a person who suffers from insomnia because I can't get my mind to leave me alone at night, Xanax (alprazolam) is most effective. I can take 1 mg at bedtime and experience the most restful sleep, waking the next morning calm, but alert and refreshed. I also experience anxiety, and it seems that 1 mg at night carries over to the next morning to help calm me. However, this drug is addictive, and if stopped without a doctor's supervision, a person may suffer from withdrawals, and it is possible that withdrawals could lead to seizures and/or stroke. STOPPING COLD TURKEY IS NOT ADVISED AND MAY LEAD TO DEATH. If you take Xanax regularly, DO NOT STOP TAKING IT WITHOUT CONSULTING A PHYSICIAN, regardless of where or how you get it."

• Kel...
• August 16, 2016

Alprazolam "I was prescribed Xanax, and it works well for things like panic attacks. I do not like that it makes me loopy by taking my prescribed mg, and if I cut it in half, I feel that it doesn't work at all. Xanax works very well for short-term anxiety, and it is highly addictive, so it is best to take it when you absolutely NEED it. A PRN that is supposed to work like Xanax but isn't addictive starts with a V, so ask your doctor about that. :)"

• jan...
• April 16, 2013

"Xanax is a great medicine when taken moderately and carefully. I take 2 to 4 mg every once in a while to relieve stress, anxiety, depression, and boredom. Although alprazolam is incredibly effective, I must warn that it is also extremely dangerous when taking too much or if taken for a long period. Secondly, it works great for panic attacks, but don't forget that if you stop taking the medication, your stress and anxiety will return with a brutal vengeance."

• Vin...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 16, 2021

"I've been on several SSRIs the past years, but none of them managed to work for my depression as a monotherapy. For my depression, it is necessary to associate SSRIs + alprazolam. If I am not taking alprazolam, I start to feel depressed and anxious. So this drug really works great for me, and I am glad to take it. It allows me to live very well, without being stressed about everything."

• lis...
• February 18, 2012

"I was put on Xanax and Zoloft 100 mg, and my life is changing for the better every day. I can't thank my Dr. enough! I stayed in the house for a year. Lost all contact with the outside world, and NOW I'm slowly getting back. It helps."

• ECa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 29, 2017

"I have been diagnosed with bipolar II with depression and anxiety. I have been on all sorts of medications. But due to my asthma, I had to be taken off of them. Right now I'm on Tripitel 150 mg twice a day and 0.25 Xanax twice a day, and it has been life-changing for me. I have no side effects at all. I haven't had an anxiety attack or a panic attack in 1 1/2 years."

• As...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 11, 2016

"My doctor prescribed this to me for the depressive episodes (as part of my bipolar dx). At 0.5 mg, that was sufficient to stop crying, but I was exhausted, mentally. Perhaps numb. Not sure if it was from the depression/crying or the medicine. At 1 mg, it knocks me out. I now use it mainly for insomnia, and no more than once a week. Any more than 0.5 mg at 11 pm and I will not get up on time for work. Because this is my own use, I confided in a friend (who had a stroke), and he confessed he had been doing the same thing until his MD stopped him. I believe insomnia may be a good use for this medicine if used correctly. I know it may have addictive potential. Monitor yourself."

• JDa...
• February 9, 2021

"Alprazolam is good for sleep. I read a review that said weight gain. Don't think so, probably the opposite unless you take them all day watching TV, eating Little Debbie cakes. Then I can see why the weight gain."

• AJH...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 25, 2024

"On and off for over 20 years. I'm a 69-year-old male. I have anxiety and depression from time to time. I have never taken more than 0.75 mg in a day. Excellent medication. I don’t drink or do drugs at all. It helps if you don’t abuse it."

• Lak...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 5, 2018

Alprazolam "I was initially diagnosed with severe depression. It was the drug of first choice to treat my extreme shyness. While on it, I had trouble breathing. I was so dizzy and confused that at times I didn't even know where I was. I couldn't do anything. All I did was sleep. I was supposed to take it 3x a day but stopped before completing the treatment. I wouldn't recommend the experience to anyone. I honestly can't tell why some people take it for kicks or how they end up being addicted to it."

• GAR...
• December 31, 2010

"Great medicine. I have done three years in prison for knowing about a crime I didn't do, but I knew all about it. I couldn't go out in public without Xanax. I felt like all eyes were on me. I extremely felt like someone was always after me. Xanax has made life a little better to deal with, but at times I still have bad nightmares and night sweats. Maybe if they can find another medicine to take with the Xanax, my life would be so fun and back to normal."

• Ava...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 8, 2021

"I took Xanax for about 10 years for severe anxiety. It definitely is a miracle pill, however, I got hooked on it very easily. As my body built up a tolerance, I had to take more. I was physically ill and had horrible rebound anxiety if I didn’t have any pills to take. I’m aware that not everyone gets hooked on it, but just be very careful. Xanax is an easy fix, but there are other avenues to explore before taking this."

• lil...
• January 7, 2009

"I've had problems with my depression since I was 9 years old. I always thought about harming myself and thought badly about myself. Alprazolam has changed my life forever. I can go out with my friends and live my life."

• Anonymous
• March 20, 2008

"I've never really considered this drug an anti-depressant and honestly did not think it was prescribed for such. I have bipolar II disorder, which means that I'm a rapid cycling manic-depressant (the non-politically correct term), but mainly have chronic depression. I take this for PTSD, panic/anxiety attacks, social anxiety disorder, and overall stress and anxiety. It works well for all of the above."

• The...
• December 7, 2015

"Xanax helps improve my mood, but only when I'm really anxious. Otherwise, it does nothing for my mood and actually causes my psychomotor retardation to become worse. If your depression is heavily influenced by your anxiety, this drug will probably work well for you. Otherwise, unless your depression causes significant agitation, I'd suggest staying away from this drug."

• ste...
• November 21, 2017

"Please listen to my advice - stay away from this medicine. It's dangerous. Instead, play sports, enjoy your time, change your plans, travel, forget the past, try to do something in your life, and don't forget to play sports. If you become a sports addict, you will live a good life. Trust me."

• Aya...
• January 1, 2021

"Alprazolam definitely helps TMJ. Helps the anxiety for the most part. I have built some immunity to it, though I notice my depression is extremely worse in the morning. I’m pretty sure that my tolerance is high for sedatives now, as I’ve woken up during a colonoscopy and had to have extra sedation for a translam epidural. I’ve been taking it for a lot of years. I was almost off of it, but I was having trouble with the med they give you to control side effects, as going off of it without a psychiatrist’s help can really be bad for you (seizures, heart issues). The withdrawal is pure nightmare material without any help. The bf took his life at that time also, so back to square one. I do wish the doctors would stress how addictive this medication is. Only a few should be prescribed at one time. Taken three days and you will be weaning yourself off. I have noticed memory issues, though. Good luck to all."

• Gir...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 20, 2021

"Once again, the pharmaceutical companies or insurance carriers have full control over my mental well-being. TEVA needs to research how long of a taper-off should last while adding the new, approved, and more expensive drug. I had horrible withdrawal when Deseryl was taken off the market and its generic (non-equivalent) Trazodone. Now prompted as a sleep aide. Completely different drug. Then I was forced to experiment with the different SSRIs and SNRIs that are on the market. This will be the fourth change of medications due to the generic not really being the chemical equivalent. Deplorable lack of understanding of drug withdrawal and transitioning to another. How much time will it take to find one that is effective with tolerable side effects? How much time will I tolerate the absolute disregard for their consumers."

• Ms ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 14, 2021

"This tablet is bad for your brain activity, please stay away from this tablet. I took it, then stopped taking it, then I felt like I was going to die. My brain felt like it was outside my body. I had shivering brain zaps, head too heavy, felt like electronic shocks going through my head every 3 seconds. This is so bad."

• non...
• June 21, 2016

Alprazolam "I'm 17, I love Xanax, but I know it's bad for me. I stopped taking it for a while, but now I want to buy 4 and take them slowly. I used to be bad on them, I would take about 8-10 bars. I don’t know how much mg that is, I'm pretty sure it was like 1 mg or 2 mg each. I loved the feeling, and I want that feeling. But I know it would make me forget things, really bad. I wouldn't remember anything that happened that day, I would black out, getting myself into trouble-fighting, stealing, like I was invincible. I miss the drug. I took them illegally. But I just loved being barred out, but I can't do it, it's best for me to stay away because I was extremely addicted..."