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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR XANAX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | anxiaty attacks | Maybe when I first took them they made me alittle tired, but not no more. I have to be honest with you though, it makes you forget more after taken it awhile. So, I believe you do have some memory lose. | It does help my attacks though. I still have a few now in then, but nothing like I did before. | F | 44 | 5 years | 7/29/2001 | 5 | Anxiety and sleepless nights | None | I don't fear getting addicted because I don't need to take this every night | F | 49 | 20 days | 5/13/2001 | 5 | anxiety | none | I like how you can break the pill in half, and if you don't feel better after 10 mins. you can take the other half. I like the anti-anxiety effect, but I don't want to feel out of control or like a zombie. I don't feel like that with xanax. | F | 41 | 11 days | 6/4/2001 | 5 | Anxiety and Panic Attacks | Nothing unsual | This medication works VERY WELL for me. I've been taking it for about 6 years now and every time I have anxiety, I take it and the anxiety disappears within 5-15 minutes, depending on the situation. I used to always get panic attacks because I can't deal with repetitive sound (pen clicking, tapping, repetitive noise, repetitive sneezing - i know, weird). I also take it when conflict arises because I get REALLY freaked out and start shaking. It does wear off after awhile but then I find that I don't need it again. I have taken 2 at a time at rare instances but when this happens I have to lay down because I become useless and dysfunctional. I don't find Xanax addictive. I'm very happy with Xanax and recommend it for anyone with occasional(?) anxiety like myself. | F | 35 | 6 years .5 mg 1X AN | 5/5/2010 | 5 | severe anxiety | short term memory loss | It is makes my everyday life so much easier to manage | F | 28 | 4 months 1 mg 4X day | 4/11/2010 | 5 | felt bad | stagger a bit sometimes | F | 90 | 120 days .25 1X day | 4/17/2010 | 5 | Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Social Anx | I was very, very hesitant to take this medication due to all that I have researched and read on the subject. However SO many people take it, I thought I would give it a try to help me. First day I felt completely relaxed, calm, and had an over all good and happy feeling like I wanted to take this forever. Felt the same the next day and so on. I am on my 5th day today and have to say that I woke up feeling a sense of anxiousness and nervouseness as if I was already going through some sort of NEED for the drug. THIS scared me as I do not want to become dependant on it. I like the way that I feel when on it and don't want to stop, but I know that if I don't my tolerance will increase and I will have to take higher doses, and most likely have to stop some time weather it be due to "Cant Afford" it any more or who knows what. I would like any advice from anyone. Should I quit this drug now while it has only been 5 days? Also, if so, what would be the best way to do it. I | F | 32 | 5 days .5 2X day | 3/17/2010 | 5 | anxiety, insomnia | No unwanted effects | I take .5mg during the day as needed to keep anxiety at bay and 2mg at night to sleep. So far it's been a blessing, though I fear I'll develop habituation. | F | 28 | 1 months 2mg | 2/22/2018 | 5 | CPTSD, Depression, BPD | None, calmness, peace within my brain | Okay people, stop the whining. I have been taking Xanax for 15 years. I think of it as my insulin. If I do not take it I can not function. Am I "addicted", does a diabetic become addicted to insulin? All our brains are different, my hard drive in my brain is not working properly, Xanax is my brain medicine. I do not abuse it, I respect it. If you are worried about becoming "addicted" then don't take it, but if you want a life take it. For me, Xanax is an answer to many prayers. For the record, I have tried EVERYTHING, including Klonipin (which causes depression), Ativan (I hated the way it acted on my brain), all SSNRI's, Ambien (bad drug), Valium (my psych says it is the WORST OUT THERE), SO YOU be the judge of your ownn brain take responsibility for what you put in your body, Xanax has a "life" of approximately 4-5 hours in your system. It is the safest drug out there for anxiety. Don't listen to these people who say it is the drug from hell, etc. It works, it calms and yes it is addictive but you be the judge, treat your brain just as you do any other organ in your body. God bless. | F | 56 | 15 years 1.0 4X day | 4/3/2010 | 5 | for panic and anxiety | No side effects,unless I don't take them.When I don't take my doses I feel like I am in a fog and shaky,inside. | I would love to come off of them,but I am afraid of going back to feeling anxious,all the time.Maybe one day.For now I will continue taking my xanax. | F | 50 | 20 years 0.25 2X day | 4/6/2010 | 5 | anxiety | Sleepy, calm, unmotivated, detached. I take this medication very rarely but find it very helpful when I do take it. | I take only as needed but I carry it with me most of the time. Usually, just knowing that I have it calms me down and I don't have to take it. I only actually take Xanax a couple of times a year. I suggest only taking Xanax on an as needed basis. Taking it every day doesn't seem like a good idea because of its additive nature. | F | 33 | 3 years .5 1X AN | 4/6/2010 | 4 | anxiety | I havent had any side effects. I like it | I think Im addicted to it. Forgot to take for a few days and got sooo sick like the worst flu ever. Started again and it all went away. | F | 37 | 5 months 2X day | 3/13/2010 | 4 | anxiety | none | I'm worried that i must be physically addicted to Xanax, ; i take 2 mg a day and want to go off of it but don't want the withdrawal symptoms. | F | 48 | 7 years | 3/3/2001 | 4 | anxiety bronchial spasms | too high of a dose causes terrible driving concentration. had to cut the dose in half. | I thought I had something terribly wrong with me. spent thousands of dollars in doctor and tests, felt like my throat was closing off all the time. I didn't want to believe, Ms. Self Control ME, was having anxiety even though, I live a very stressed life. I HATE pills. Plus, I was begining to swear and yell at people, That's NOT me! the Doctor put me on a low dose .25 when needed. after one pill, I nearly had a car accident, was too drifty, did not concentrate. Halved my pill, and take at least 2 hours before driving,in the AM. between that and my inhaler, I can get thru the day and esp sleep well, no up and down every hour, with the other half taken at bedtime! I used think I was gonna have to run to ER 3x's a week. I thought I was dying. Everything cleared up, in hours. I am amazed. NOT impressed I have to be on Drugs, but you know, we are only human, and our bodies can only take so much stress in life, before it shows up in physical and emotional ways. I usually have lots of side effects and discontinue meds right away. Years ago, I tried Welbutrin, Effexor, and Zoloft and had awful side effects, returned them after a week. So far, I am impressed, I am sure a higher dose would be trouble. My Dad is on Paxill and he is a Mess. my Mom was Prosac and she was Hideous. I think this Pill is a life saver, and just like any Drug will have to be gradually weaned off. | F | 51 | 7 days | 1/25/2010 | 4 | extreme anxiety, panic disorder | sometimes sleepiness if the dose is too high or if it's just TIME to sleep | I'm happy with Xanax in this period of time. I'm still able to get somehwat anxious/nervous but not to the point of tearing someone's head off (figure of speech)I've changed my dose so many times and the frequency and I really believe that you have to find the right amount at the right time. My Dr. first prescribed to me 1mg twice a day and I felt extremely anxious in between doses,I felt very nervous and unable to control my temper. So I tried less of a dose only .5 mg 3 times a day and I feel that is so perfect for me and doesn't make me feel tired or anxious. My Aunt has tried to persuade me to get off of it saying how bad and addictive it is,I got scared, started researching and deciding to cut back on my own when I did I suffered serious withdrawl symptoms. I decided not to listen to the people or work myself up over everyone's expereinces because in the end, in my opinion it's about the dosage. how much,how often and what works for one may not work for another and vice versa. For me I love it and don't want to go off of it. | F | 30 | 2 years .5 mg 3X day | 8/5/2010 | 4 | anxiety GAD insomnia | You don't Have side effects *unless* you reduce dosage or stop. As long as you take it you'll like it. Try to stop and you'll hate it.The Slightest reduction in dose and you'll be nervous. | Began 23 yrs ago for insomnia.Thought they were a Godsend. Last few months reduced to 1/4 mg per day.Result? 24hr a day ear ringing.Depression,nervousness upon awakening.Hate to wake up.Better have a huge case of these cause if u run out you'll find out what addiction means.Satanic drug!Social drinking does NOT do this to you.Ask doc if he prescribes BEFORE changing docs.If he does not, you could have a convulsion. Its possible I would not have continued with GAD had I not been taking this. I could be fine now; not depressed and anxious w/ear ringing.Want to sleep? Try 3mg of Melatonin an hr before bed. | F | 66 | 23 years .5 MG 1X day | 6/3/2010 | 4 | anxiety, heart palpatations, sleep | Last night was my first day. I hadn't slept much in 4 days and was having heart palpitations from anxiety. My husband had to drive me to work today and I feel like I'm not sure footed and have a bit of nausea. I took 2mg last night. Did I take too much for the first dose? Will it wear off? I'm supposed to take 1-2 mg for 2 days and then only when needed for sleep. It was supposed to last 4-6 hours. It's been 11 hours. Is this right? | Never took it before. I usually take sonata but it wasn't working this time. Too much anxiety this time. | F | 53 | 1 times 2 mg 1X day | 6/11/2010 | 4 | Panic attacks, agoraphobia, anxiety | At the low doses (i started on 0.25mg x 2 a day) I take i get no side effects from this other than mental and physical reliance on it-i.e. -addiction. | Ok i'm addicted to xanax, i have bad ssri -induced anxiety, i am addicted but i don't seek out extra pills, i make do with 3 x 0.5 daily.I did at one time, bought online, and had a v hard time weaning down, so i don't reccommend it. I hope to do the ashton benzo taper within the year. | F | 39 | 9 years 0.5 3X day | 5/20/2010 | 4 | Anxiety | Sleepiness. | I only take this drug if absolutely necessary. I know its extremely easy to get addicted and abuse it. I only use this drug if I feel extreme anxiety and can't sleep. It really helps you sleep and the next day you feel so much better. I started this drug due to a death in the family that was devastating to me. They last me forever because I only take a half of one or a whole in extreme circumstances. I only recommend this drug if you can control yourself and take it occasionally when needed. If you take it regularly, you will get addicted. Rated 4 for addictive quality. Otherwise its awesome! Don't recommend driving or doing any intense on it. | F | 43 | 8 years .25 mgs 1X AN | 3/29/2010 | 4 | Panic Disorder | Sleepiness, "out of body" feeling, a little dizzy. | I take this PRN. I also take Lexapro daily, but now and then feelings of panic (racing heart, cold sweat, sick to my stomach, antsy, lightheadedness, feeling like I need to run away) sneak through so I take 1/2 to 1 pill. They help within about a half hour and the calmer, sleepy feeling lasts for several hours. I usually don't need to take another pill until the next time I feel the panic setting in (which is only a few times a year). I wouldn't recommend driving or making important decisions until you are used to the side effects. I keep my bottle of Xanax in my purse as "insurance." Just knowing it is there helps me cope with those sneaky anxiety attacks. The Lexapro is my real saviour! | F | 46 | 7 years 10 mg 1X AN | 8/25/2010 |