Alprazolam for Panic Disorder User Reviews (Page 4)

• Alex...
• October 1, 2014

Xanax XR (alprazolam) "I used to live with severe panic attacks and overall always full of anxiety.This medication works so well that I feel very normal again.The nightmares, shaking, nausea, panicking, sweaty and restless feeling and anxiety all stopped.I highly recommend this medication for people who genuinely need a Benzodiazapene to regulate the central nervous system.Make sure you don't abruptly stop taking them though as you will feel extremely ill! Do keep your DR. informed of any side effects.They are pretty mild, however can cause weight gain and lower sex drive."

• corrie
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 1, 2018

Xanax (alprazolam) "I have been taking xanax for 30 years and could not have survived without it. I take half of .025 when needed, so not every day. Sometimes my anxiety flares up and I may have to take it a few days in a row. One time when my son was in the hospital due to a bad accident, I took it every day for 8 months straight to calm me. I have bad agoraphobia when it comes to large buildings and needed it to get into the huge hospital. When I stopped taking it after 8 months I had no symptoms at all...if you take a low dose you will have no problem with it and it will keep your anxiety down so you can live your life."

• Calmer...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 3, 2016

Xanax XR (alprazolam) "Xanax XR (2mg every morning) has controlled my anxiety and panic attacks since 2008. One of the SSRIs I tried worked (Zoloft), but the side effects were unacceptable. The XR does not have those side effects and keeps working at a constant dose, though I occasionally need .5mg Xanax PRN. Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy and Mindfulness Meditation have helped, too, but they are not enough."

• DogMom
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 16, 2017

Xanax (alprazolam) "Xanax has been a life saver for me. I have been diagnosed with panic disorder and depression since I was a teenager. I learned through lots of therapy that my issues are environmental and chemical. There are times when meditating and positive affirmations do not work during my attacks. This is when I take my Xanax so I can function like a normal human being. I do not abuse my Xanax and have been on the same dose (0.5mg) for the last 10 years. There was a time that I was having multiple panic attacks daily for months. Xanax helped me stay sane until my psychiatric found the right SSRI for me. I think that this drug is great as long as you have a good doctor and use the appropriate amount."

• NJano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 22, 2018

Xanax (alprazolam) "This drug can be habit forming, so control your desire to dose and skip doses to 'up' yourself in terms of pills. Once you master the addictive side of this medicine, it can be a REAL benefit for anxiety disorders. It's given me control over my life again. I love this medication, but I respect it and am afraid of it at the same time. ONLY take it when you need it, do that and it will be an asset."

• Cortn...
• July 8, 2014

Xanax (alprazolam) "I take 0.25mg three times a day for panic attacks. I wish I could say Xanax stops the panic attacks completely, but it only lessons the symptoms until I feel okay enough to calm myself down with breathing exercises. Other than that--- Xanax is a miracle."

• Madi
• November 14, 2020

Xanax XR (alprazolam) "I am a very anxious person. I am diagnosed with panic disorder which has had an extreme impact on my quality of life. I have been on various benzos throughout the years. Namely, xanax for about 5 years. I used to take 4 mg a day and then went down to 3mg a day for the past year due to circumstances outside of my control. I recently discussed with my Dr. How my anxiety has been consuming me and how I think I need to be back on 2mg twice a day. She wanted me to try 1mg of Xanax XR (slow release) a day in addition to the regular 3 mg I take. I find little to no relief with the Xanax XR. If I take it in conjunction with 1mg of regular release, it helps better but I shouldn't have to do that so now next month I have to talk to her yet again. I'm a first time mom and all I want is to live life without anxiety dictating my every thought. Anyone have a similar experience?"

• zanny...
• June 26, 2010

Xanax XR (alprazolam) "In my opinion this medicine has saved my life. It keeps me calm and relaxed. It has been my miracle drug. I never knew life could be this good again. I try not to remember the life I had before taking Xanax."

• Pkilian
• October 26, 2012

Xanax (alprazolam) "My panic lasted all day, it came on after 2 months of being unemployed for the 1st time in my life. I could not function, I was always thinking negative, scared, hot and cold flashes and could eat. Just over 2 years ago I went through bankruptcy and lost just about everything my wife and I worked for all are life including our home. I was put in the hospitals mental ward for 17 days, no medicines worked. As a last resort I under went electroconvulsive therapy and it worked. This time as mentioned I was given Xanax and within 20 minutes I was back to normal after almost a month of feeling worthless. This medicine has saved my life and now I can function again. I take a half mg in the morning and another half mg around evening."

• Hayley...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 27, 2023

Xanax (alprazolam) "I have been diagnosed with both general anxiety and panic disorder. After many different failed 'talk therapy' attempts and being taught coping skills that just didn't work well for me, I was prescribed both Clonazepam for anxiety and Xanax for the superseding panic attacks which were unpredictable, embarrassing, and life-limiting. I only use them for that purpose and they work well, quickly, and with no side effects, to stop the panic in its tracks and leave behind a sense of relief. I don't worry anymore about being caught out there in public helpless with one of these nasty panic episodes. This medication is an important tool for managing my diagnosis under the watchful guidance of a responsible doctor with the right expertise and careful dosing."

• Carrie
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 12, 2023

Xanax (alprazolam) "I was so afraid of medication it's ridiculous. Lost a lot of time in life by suffering. Until, my panic almost left me homeless. Still each day I battled. Finally, started Xanax, with reservations, and.. for me, it's a 'normalizing' medication. No side effects whatsoever. This is what in combination with Celexa - I really do highly recommend for the weary."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 25, 2018

Xanax (alprazolam) "Hi I have been on Xanax for 19 years I take 1mg five times a day with no problems they have been a great medication in my life I suffer with anxiety and bipolor type 2 and OCD and PTSD and major depression so life is not easy and have this med helps me get up the morning, shower, eat, dress get my kids off to school. But everyone is right this drug is very dangerous if you abuse it. and this drug is not for everyone."

• Anonymous
• April 6, 2008

Xanax (alprazolam) "Efficacy never in doubt with this fast acting benzodiazapine. Alprazolam works on the neuro-transmitter GABA to induce calming effects. It is useful to many patients who try it and is preferred over similar medications because of its relative safety. Regardless of how it is used, it is very potent and may be habit forming. A typical dose for a recreational user or someone addicted to this drug may be many times what would be considered safe. If taking Xanax more than 4 mg per day then slowly taper."

• good...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2015

Xanax (alprazolam) "When I'm at my worst or I literally have so many racing thoughts or I get to agitated I take a half or 1mg, smoke tobacco and I'm fine, it's amazing I have not found this drug addictive, I only need it when I'm thinking or on a anxiety attack. Going to a psychiatrist and am hopefully going to be prescribed it, it has blessed me and made me think clear thoughts without over thinking. Best suited if your diagnosed with adhd, anxiety, panic attacks."

• Steve...
• May 26, 2013

Xanax (alprazolam) "This is an absolutely wonderful medication. Xanax, along with 40mg of Prozac, has given me my life back. No more insane panic attacks and no more not being able to sleep. Take no more than what the doctor says to take in one day."

• MeSkl...
• January 25, 2015

Xanax (alprazolam) "Xanax works almost immediately when I'm having a panic attack. I have tried a lot of different "newer" antidepressants and they always have weird side effects. Then the doctor says to keep taking them for weeks to work. "

• Lovel...
• January 4, 2016

Xanax (alprazolam) "I have been taking Xanax for about one month now, and my life has drastically changed. I get really bad hot flashes and when I started taking this I noticed immediate results. One huge tip I have is to eat really healthy, and also on days where you have time take xanax and go workout hard. Run on the treadmill, lift weights, or swim. With all these things incorporated into my life I am much happier, have my social life back and I am able to show my natural talents without the fear of doom."

• jreppoh
• December 18, 2014

Xanax (alprazolam) "30 years of Xanax at 1mg 3x a day. I miss the passion that my husband and I have but my body is numb. I have a my perfect husband so I pretend. Xanax will RUIN your sex life and take a lot from you if you take it for years like I have. They hardly work at all now and I am having lots of problems trying to stop. Beware because at first they are wonderful. "

• Mr Brat
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 10, 2019

Xanax (alprazolam) "I started taking Xanax 19 years ago after experiencing my first panic attack. The first 8 or 9 years I took 0.25 mgs up to 3 times per day for anxiety and the occasional panic attack. Then my dose was increased to 0.50 mgs up to 3x daily. This medication keeps me on an even keel and stops the occasional panic attack in its track within 30 minutes. My doctor periodically reviews my need VS addictive tendencies of this medication. I tell him it has been a lifesaver to me and don't plan on experiencing any withdrawal symptoms because at age 60, I plan on taking it for life. He has recently however reduced the frequency from 3 to 2 per day as needed."

• Diana
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 25, 2019

Alprazolam Intensol (alprazolam) "I call it Xanax,it has been the med that has helped me to not Suicide,I have severe panic attacks. I cannot be around people. I never could go with my family gatherings because I would be so shaking and never could go out and enjoy a dinner or lunch at Restaurant with my children. I stutter and could not talk, I had racing horrible thoughts, could not sleep, but Xanax has help my panic disorder so much, it does work for me, it’s a miracle pill."

• 804413
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 1, 2023

Xanax (alprazolam) "I have been taking .5mg as needed for panic attacks for about 5 years now. It is a miracle drug. It's my security blanket. I've been using the same prescription filled in 2019 and I'm getting low. I cannot find a doctor who will prescribe more. I'm getting anxious about running out bc when I have a panic attack I end up in the ER without this medication. I never have to take it any more then two a week at the most even though my doctor (who is now retired) prescribed it 3 times daily. I do not want to become dependent or addicted to this medicine. It takes away the pains and impending doom that I am dying. If not I end up in the ER swearing that I'm having a heart attack or something else that I'm not going to survive. Why would a doctor give me this wonderful cure to my panic and then other doctors want to take it away? It's not fair at all. The only side effects I've gotten were headache on occasion and sleepiness."

• JG-Swam
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 13, 2014

Xanax (alprazolam) "I have been taking Xanax 1MG twice daily as needed to help cope with my severe panic disorder and anxiety attacks, which have been impacting my sleep schedule drastically. Take the correct oral amount daily, and you will see positive results in no time! If you feel like your having complications, contact your doctor immediately! Everyone's tolerances are different!"

• Marjo...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 1, 2019

Xanax (alprazolam) "I take Xanax now and again for severe anxiety when I feel a panic attack is coming on. It works wonders and is a godsend. I am sensitive to meds so even 1.5 mg is enough for me to take. I wouldn't be taking this everyday for anxiety because you get used to it & then it won't work, so then you end up upping the dose and quantity which you'll end up addicted. It's only for short term use. I never take it after a panic attack cos it's already happened so that's pointless, unless I'm still crippled with anxiety or the panic doesn't stop. Now that I know it helps and it's there I get less panicky now because I know a xanax can stop it. I think that's a psychological thing for me. But it's amazing how it works. I could be totally panicky, nauseated, chronically worrying and just take one of these and 15 mins later I couldn't care less if the house fell down. Get the best nights sleep too."

• Lovel...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 7, 2017

Xanax (alprazolam) "Xanax literally saved my life. A year ago I was having probably 4 panic attacks a day. I couldn't go anywhere without freaking out and thinking I was going to die. I was so scared because it didn't feel like a typical panic attack, like I was falling or something. I got xanax .25 and I was able to completely diminish my attacks. No therapists or anything else worked for me like xanax has. I personally didn't find it addictive because I was in such a terrible state. I don't take it very often now, but I don't know where I would be without it"

• sweet...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 9, 2016

Xanax (alprazolam) "I have been on xanax 0.5 mg tablets twice a day for about 6 years due to a panic disorder.It has been fantastic. Then there was a time when i stopped them as I only used them when needed. It is comforting to know you have them just incase as they are fantastic to calm down anxiety. Since the onset of menopause my body just broke down into a million pieces and my anxiety went through the roof so once again I'm taking 2 a day until this all settles back down .. I can recommend these tablets 100% they are amazing..Yay for XANAX"