Some people say that I’m crazy because I agreed to the treatment with Xanax. Yes, the list of side effects is huge, yet it doesn’t mean that I’ll have any. I’m on the drug for 8 months, and mouth dryness is the only problem I have. Guess it’s a hundred times better than having a permanent lump in throat and racing heartbeat that I used to feel because of anxiety.

Alprazolam has so far helped me twice out of psychological crises that were almost a year ago. I take 3 x 0.5 mg/day. I kept to this dose for 3 weeks, then for 5 weeks 0.75 – 1 mg/day. In the 9th week, I reduced it to 0.5 (3 days) and 0.25 mg. The first signs of getting better emerged within a week of treatment. I could fall asleep almost in no time.

It’s been a challenge to get a prescription for Xanax because of some governmental things, yet this time I am on the lucky side. I take Xanax for five years, though with breaks. It’s the best in cutting panic attacks and relieving anxiety. I used to take SSRIs, so I know what I’m talking about. Has anyone here had any trouble getting a prescription? Share please!

Undoubtedly, Xanax is one of the best drugs for anxiety and panic disorder. I’m dealing with these health issues for years and tried lots of different meds. This one helps me more than any other preparation. My doctor says it’s not good to take it for so many years, yet I’m literally scared of what is waiting for me without this medication.

Do not change the prescribed Xanax dose on your own. The consequences can be really bad, I swear to this. If anyone can appreciate that delicate line between med impact and private fallibility, it is me. It shouldn't be like that! If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, take a phone and talk to your doctor or pharmacist first. That’s my advice to you.

I am a 77-year-old female and mystarting dose of Xanax was 0.25 mg two or three times a day. My doctor says I shouldn’t increase it because of the risks associated with my age, yet I don’t think the situation can seriously worsen. As of now, I feel great, just slight tiredness.

I'll tell you one thing about Xanax: take it as short as possible, with the total duration of therapy including the withdrawal phase not exceeding 8-12 weeks. In certain cases, however, a more durabletreatment may be necessary. I had some trouble because of the long-term use, yet the drug is just great.

Alprazolam for anxiety and panic attacks? Definitely yes. Antidepressants were useless or had side effects. The psychiatristfirst prescribed Xanax as needed, then as a long-term medicine. While there are plenty of caveats to the med – there is no question about the efficacy of this preparation.

Six months ago, I started having panic attacks. But then I didn’t know what it was. And the doctors could not make a diagnosis for a long time. I just could not swallow, as if there was a lump in my throat. I went to the hospitals for a month, my lungs and throat were checked. At one point, I was advised to go to a psychologist, and she immediately understood the cause of my discomfort. I have prescribed Xanax and I am gradually getting back to normal.

It is not customary to take Xanax as long as antidepressants. And you yourself will not want to do this, because it temporarily reduces your sensitivity. On the one hand, you don't feel fear. But you also practically do not feel anything else. Do not breathe deeply, do not enjoy the sun and meetings with friends. Emotions become very dull.

Opinions about Xanax are mixed, I believe that it helped me, I became much calmer. Sleep improved and irritability completely disappeared. After I stopped taking the pills, I did not feel any addiction to them. But I noticed that my head began to hurt less and I managed to do more things in a day.

Hi, here's what I noticed. During the period of treatment with Xanax, care must be taken when driving vehicles and engaging in other potentially hazardous activities that require an increased concentration of attention and speed of psychomotor reactions.