XANAX Reviews (ALPRAZOLAM)Average Rating: 3.9 (928 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare XANAX with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR XANAX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | | 9/3/2006 | 5 | anxiety attacks | none, I took a small amount usually to help me fall asleep. My advice, try giving up caffeine and you may not need the drug afterall. | I had been experiencing panic attacks as soon as I laid down to fall asleep. I would become anxious and feel very stressed. The doctor reluctantly prescribed alprazolam. Then I experimented with giving up coffee. After the initial withdrawal from caffeine, I haven't had anxiety since. I had been using this drug 3-4 times a week for 2 years. | M | | 11/20/2006 | 5 | | 3/12/2007 | 5 | | 12/13/2006 | 5 | | 1/9/2007 | 5 | F | | 9/9/2004 | 5 | | 5/12/2004 | 5 | anxiety | It was prescribed for anxiety, but it turned to be a great recreational drug. More fun than alcohol, fewer side effects. Will destroy short-term memory. | Man, ADDICIVE, extremely. | 4 weeks | 5/25/2004 | 5 | | 9/16/2003 | 5 | stress | M | 18 months | 8/2/2002 | 5 | drowsiness, dizziness | Thank god for this stuff. Anyone who has experienced panic attacks knows how utterly horrifying they are; xanax usually begins to work within a few minutes, and soon after i'm back to normal (occasionally with a bit of drowsiness). | M | 1 years | 5/27/2007 | 5 | | 10/8/2007 | 5 | | 12/25/2007 | 5 | Panic disorder, anxiety | some drowsiness at first,soon went away | This med should not be used long term I found out the hard way. at first it was great pop a few MG's I could do anything i was usually afraid to do, now after 8 years I am still on it and all the DR's can do is increase my dose so I dont have withdrawls from it. I really wish i listened to people that told me if i feel like it is a crutch than to try to slow down on it,but i didnt and now take 18 mg's daily.4mg a.m. 4mg H.S. 2mg Q2-4hours PRN | M | 8 years | 3/3/2009 | 5 | | 5/6/2009 | 5 | migraines, anxiety | Dry mouth, occasional sleepiness and forgetful. | I have had migraines for over 10 years. I have tried several preventative medications - depakote & topamax gave me the WORST side effects ever. The tiredness, forgetfulness, scatterbrain side effects of these drugs was 10x worse than Xanax. After recent family tragedies, I was unable to sleep. I would take Tylenol PM, benadryl, excedrin PM, melatonin.. OTC meds which used to work so well on me. None worked. I ended up on Xanax to combat my anxiety after my fathers death.. and started noticing that my headache/migraine frequency/severity had been lessened - having about 50-75% decline per month. It has been amazing for me. I know there are risks of dependency,but if you're a chronic migraine sufferer -- you will know what that ANYTHING that relieves that pain is worth it... I take .5 mg's per day..sometimes less. | F | 1 years | 9/12/2009 | 5 | Panic & Anxiety | A little sleepy. A cup of tea helps. | Great for those who suffer with panic and anxiety. I am very glad this drug exists. With this, you can control your panic. When you KNOW you can control your panic, you may be less likely to panic. This can lead to a lesser need for the xanax. Knowing you can control the panic is an awesome feeling. | M | 1 months 0.5 mg 1X day | 12/23/2014 | 5 | 0 days 1X day | 6/25/2021 | 4 | | 1/11/2008 | 4 | M | 1 months | 4/10/2007 |
XANAX (ALPRAZOLAM): Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). FDA Approval Date: 1985-11-27 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)