Tranxene for Anxiety User Reviews

• Hol...
• September 10, 2014

"I have been on this medicine for over thirty years. Back then, it was a 'new trendy medicine' to help people with panic disorder. This has worked for me, so I can live a normal life... actually, more than normal life! I had tried Xanax and many others with no avail. This medicine has been extremely effective due to the long shelf life, it works great for me! I was able to be a great mother, friend, and work my way up at work. I feel so many would benefit from this wonderful medicine as long as they take it as the doctor orders. Yes, over time, your body may need more of it. I have never experienced any bad side effects from this medicine. I wish more doctors were informed about this medicine truly being a 'medicine'! Please, doctors, help your patients!"

• Bev...
• July 23, 2013

"Tranxene is one of the older medicines. I like it much better than Klonopin. I am on the second dose of 7.5. I do not take it every day, only as needed. It has no side effects like the newer medicines. It relieves anxiety in about one hour, not as fast as others, but longer acting. It even takes away my sadness, which is probably caused by anxiety. I hope they never remove this medicine from the market. It is a wonderful stabilizer. Hope this helps others who read this."

• lic...
• November 30, 2015

"15 mg as needed no more than 2 times a day was absolutely the right dosage for me. Side effects NONE. Very effective for panic attacks and general anxiety. I have tried most benzos, this is by far the best."

• Ger...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 20, 2021

"I became frightened, panicky, and in constant pain 40 years ago. I constantly fought with myself over everything. I was harsh with my children. A tough old country doctor gave me Tranxene, 15 mg. I took that for years, I had a calm professional career, I had no trouble driving or sleeping or using machinery. Now I am 70 years old and only need 7.5 mg. Over the years, many young doctors talked me into trying Prozac, Xanax, Zoloft, etc. HORRIBLE SIDE EFFECTS! However, I have always started my day with half my dose of Tranxene to keep me focused and alert. Without this medication, I do believe I would not be here. God bless you, Dr. F."

• Fur...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 12, 2020

"I have been taking generic Tranxene since 2010, 7.5 mg up to 2x a day as needed. This medicine is a lifesaver. It stops panic attacks and, most importantly for me, it stops the ruminating thoughts in their tracks. This allows me to go about my day unimpeded by going over and over things that make me feel bad about myself. I've had no side effects from taking it. I did have 1 prescription for Xanax in the mid-'90s. It did nothing. No help whatsoever."

• Tom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 29, 2020

"Tranxene, a wonder drug for me. My anxiety got so severe that I couldn't eat, daily chest pain, shortness of breath, confusion, fear, and just a few to name. For me, Tranxene is better than common benzodiazepines. A dose of a 5mg tablet does wonders. If I take it in the morning, it lasts till late evening. So, next pdoc appointment, I'll ask for a 2x5mg dose during the day. Recommend."

• oge...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 12, 2019

"I have had a prescription for Tranxene [3.75 mg] for 40 years, and it works for anxiety tremendously. Earlier in my life, it also helped with panic attacks and anxiety. At this point in my life, I use it to help with sleep. I take 1/2 tab with 1 Tylenol, and it's ZZZZ time."

• Han...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 29, 2024

"In 1976, I had to leave my job due to anxiety and depression. I was in a terrible state. I finally went to my local mental health clinic, and they could see how I was suffering. I was given Tranxene 15 mg as needed, and slowly, my mental issues abated. Once I calmed down and started to reason with my problems and found useful therapeutic intervention, I was able to continue my life... I found a better job, restarted my post-secondary education, got married, had kids, and slowly started to realize the dreams that I thought were impossible. I used my Tranxene only when I was stressed, especially when traveling. Now, my family physician still gives me the addiction lecture at 73 years old. I'm down to 7.5 mg, and I use very little as I've long ago identified the causes of both depression and anxiety. I still take Zoloft to help with my occasional depression spells, and I control my troubling repeating thoughts with Tranxene."

• Pip...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2020

"Have been taking Tranxene now for about 3-4 weeks, and it's worked great for my general anxiety, but not for underlying anxiety. Still have panic attacks, but this med still works great. I take 15 mg at night, and it knocks me out."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 26, 2024

"I have been on chlorazepate 30mg at night, 15mg around 8-9pm, another 15mg at 10pm per doctor's orders. I have noticed a change in me that is great. I literally have no more panic attacks anymore because of the half-life it has, and it still knocks me down a little at night before I go to bed. Not to mention the pdoc has me on Ambien too, because she witnessed my sleep troubles where I would stay up for days on end. After the two chlorazepate and the Ambien, I fall asleep now and get 7-8 hours in. If you don't have sleep problems like I do, the two chlorazepate would help, but that doesn't just get me to sleep, just relaxed. But I bet if you just have regular sleep problems, they would help. They've turned my life around from being bombarded with panic attacks to none whatsoever. The half-life makes sure of that. It doesn't expel your body until 20-160 hrs later. So if you have tried everything, try this. An older doctor put me on it, and it saved my life. It makes me feel normal again."

• DeD...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 24, 2019

"Back on Tranxene (I have anxiety), and it feels great. I am calmer and feel much better. I also started taking 20 mg of Paxil, now I'm taking 30 mg. My therapeutic dose is 60 mg. So when I go back next month, the dosage may go up again. Tranxene calms me down physically but not mentally. I hope it keeps doing what it's supposed to."

• Sar...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 3, 2023

"It is amazing. I can have a 7.5 if I am facing a family or loved one's loss, and it helps calm me. Now I am retired, and it costs more than I can pay. I do not know what to do without it. Only use as needed."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 28, 2014

"I've taken this for years (3.75 mg.) only as needed, and it has always worked well and never given me that 'high' feeling. It just brings me back to being myself."

• LMK...
• January 2, 2014

"I was on several different more common anxiety medicines and they would wear off too quickly. Tranxene seems to be more stable and consistent in my body. Very helpful."

• Dav...
• January 13, 2012

"Worked well for my panic attacks, not as fast as Xanax but worked!"

• Pai...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 23, 2018

"This generic drug has had a drastic jump in price in the last few years, I would like to know why."

• Cri...
• November 4, 2016

"I took it for a month to come off my Valium. It was great, no longer on any benzos. It's great."

• Anonymous
• August 27, 2021

"Great drug. Doctors don't like to give cheap medication, they want to push more expensive."