XANAX Reviews (ALPRAZOLAM)

Average Rating: 3.9 (928 Ratings)

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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)

  

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 5  Bipolar - Depression/Anxiety Drowsiness. Slight dizziness. I am medication intolerant. Xanax is the only medication my body can handle with very little to no side effects. It has helped my panic and anxiety only, though Xanax is not a cure. Does not help depression. F 36 2 years
8/10/2006
 5  panic attacks and to just chill calm me down, but mixed with alcohol is awesome. badass, but can be very addicting M 18 3 months
8/6/2006
 5  Anxiety No side effects just calming effect. I would just advise people taking this for "Panic Attacks" that they may not be having Panic Attacks and it may be Arrythmia which is what I ended up having after being prescribed Zoloft & Wellbutrin...ended up that I needed an ablation procedure to correct my arrythmia...Xanax is still a good drug to calm your nerves in stressful situations! M 43 3 years
8/4/2006
 5  panic attacks/agoraphobia very slight drowsiness early in treatment They would not be told to try to get off of them because of possible side effects of which there are MANY or because they were dependent on them,, because the quality of their lives would decrease. I think Xanax should be seen in the same way.It is not a drug to be taken lightly, or without proper diagnosis and medical supervision. But then neither are any other prescription medications. F 49 10 years
7/29/2006
 5  panic attacks/agoraphobia very slight drowsiness when first started, none now Like another post here, I feel Xanax has actually given my life back to me. My husband of 27 years said told my doctor it gave him back his wife. I had become homebound from anxiety and panic disorder. There was one period that I did not leave the house for nearly 4 months. My husband had to do all the shopping, etc. I had my first panic attack while driving into town with a friend, and it was because of her that I went on the to hospital that day. I was diagnosed then with panic attacks. I resisted any medication for almost 6 months, but after becoming homebound for fear of another attack in public, I decided I could no longer live this way. I am a registered nurse, so I knew many of the different medications for these conditions and was not anxious to try any of them. I was blessed with a knowledgeable and caring primary care physician who was brave enough to do what a phsyciatrist would do, prescribe the correct amount. Many are terrified of prescribing the correct doseage, which c F 49 10 years
7/29/2006
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 5  panic attacks/agoraphobia very slight drowsiness early in treatment I eventually stopped the evening dose and now take 1mg tab every day, around 9am. I have had 3 fullblown panic attacks since the original large doses were stopped, and about 5 that never really became full blown. Learning that they are self limiting and that you are NOT dying seems to take a lot of the fear away after all these years.To me addiction is a physical and psychological need fpr something that is bad for you and decreases your quality of life. I do not consider Xanax to be bad. Nothing that could give me back my life could possibly be bad! I have tried the SSRI's, zoloft, paxil, prozac, all without any help. In fact, it was during the time I was being treated with them that I had the fullblown attacks again. I feel that if you call taking Xanax to prevent a disabling disease, ie panic attacks, it is no more of an addiction than a diabetic would have to insulin injections, or someone with asthma has for their inhalers. They would not be told to try to get off of them becaus F 49 10 years
7/29/2006
 5  Panic/Anxiety None so far. I tried Paxil and thought I was going to die. This drug is like having a Glass and a half of wine, but lasts longer and doesn't make you drunk. Just takes the edge off. It calms me down during a panic attack, but only if I let it. In other words, also try to relax and know that the meds will kick in. I freaking hate panic attacks, I'd rather lose 3 fingers or have alimp for the rest of my life rather than have a PA. Word to the wise. I you only suffer anxiety and panic, don't let your doc put you on a lecapro, pacil, zoloft, etc. without first trying xanax for a month to see if it can take the edge off and then during that time seek counseling and natural means. Yeah this stuff is addicting, but have you read what the ssri withdrawals are like...living hell. Especially for a panic/anxiety person who will worry constantly about the withdrawals and side effects (LIKE ME) M 38 2 months
7/24/2006
 5  Fibromyalgia, Anxiety, Insomnia no side effects. was taking this for the past year, only as needed, and it worked great them my doctor wanted me to try Klonopin which caused a severe allergic reaction with rash, swollen eye lids, weight gain and confusion, so now im back on xanax only addictive if you are using it all the time, so only take as needed F 33 1 years
7/21/2006
 3  anxiety attacks Tiredness, and dizziness when coming down off the pill Xanax saved my life when I needed it at the time. At 16 I had very severe anxiety attacks when my parents divorced and was put on .5 mgs. Now at 20 years old, I am on 2 mg a day. This medication is VERY ADDICTIVE and almost impossible to get off. I have highly considered going into detox. The withdrawl symptoms or symptoms you get from not taking your dose on time are HORRIBLE!!I was extremly dizzy, would be a complete zombie, have the shakes, everything. So although while I needed it I couldnt imagine getting through what I didn with out it, but now that I dont need it I cant get off of it and it is causing my health issues now I never feel like myself. So be VERY CAREFUL when taking this drug and only take it AS NEEDED not just because you like the effects in the long run it makes for a very difficult recovery. F 20 4 years
7/21/2006
 4  PTSD, Social Anxiety, Brdrlneprslty Absolutely none. I like how it works great, so I take it "as needed" like my doctor says. But I would not advise drinking 100 proof So-Co and taking Xanax together, bad times. F 18 2 years
7/9/2006
 5  anxiety drowsyness...the ability to sleep all night withough waking up. I occasionally have severe panic attacks and the xanax really helps me to sleep when I do. The only problem is if I have a panic attack during the day I will fall asleep where ever I am, work, school, etc. So I have to wait till I am home to take it. F 27 1 years
7/7/2006
 4  anxiety, panic attacks I am trying to ween off of this and it's VERY difficult. Luckily, I am also taking Lexapro and it is helping me cope with the withdrawal. The side effects of withdrawal aren't too pleasant: night sweats, increased heart rate, panic attacks for no apparent reason, tensor tympani spasms of the inner ear (this is the worst by far), numbness in the arms/hands, extreme muscle tension of the neck and shoulders, jaw hurts. M 39 1 years
7/3/2006
 3  Insomnia and anti-anxiety Heart palpitations, chills, sweats and flushing. Xanax worked good for the first weeks, but then I seem to need a larger dose to feel it. It is very addicting and should not be used in large doses for long periods. (IMO) F 52
7/2/2006
 5  Panic attacks Slight disinhibition; nothing adverse or significant enough worth reporting. The wonder drug! No more panic attacks, no more general anxiety, better sleep, increased sex drive, better mood. This medication has worked miracles for me. In moderate dosages (3-4 mg per 24 hour period), I am much calmer, more focused, socially comfortable, and at ease. Panic and angst-causing stressors became easy to face. While I worry about long-term dependence and/or tolerance, for now, I have virtually nothing but good things to say about Xanax. M 22 6 months
7/1/2006
 5  panic disorder and manic depressive drowsy but that is very needed for me to sleep, legs feel a little heavy sometime What a pill i calll it my miracle pill i think i have ibs also when my stomache hurts i take a xanax and goes right away has helped me soooo much with my panic attacks used to go to the hospital all the time now i'm prescribed xanax it really saved my life just hate it when people abuse it the only bad thing is it is a dependant drug and may be habit forming but this pill has been through my family for sooo many years and has helped up all i tried ativan and it can't compare to xanax M 27 2 years
6/30/2006
 4  Panic None Xanax does work, but I have found it is not for long term. I have been taking .5 mg x 2 a day for 8 months. I just started Zoloft and I hope to wean myself off the xanax soon. F 32 8 months
6/30/2006
 5  Gen. Anxiety Disorder None that are significant. Xanax has worked for me, except when I am already in the middle of a panic attack...weird. I have to know prior to the attack. You can let some of it disolve under your tongue if needed, bad taste though. I was taking Xanax 0.5mg four times a day, when I started on Lexapro 10mg once a day, I was able to decrease my Xanax to twice daily. Better for me because I am pregnant and my specialist OB and I don't want the baby to be addicted. In the maternal book on drugs, Xanax is in the class C category, and can be taken carefully. I won't breastfeed so there aren't any worries. Good luck to all!! F 27 8 months
6/27/2006
 5  Vertigo None I worry about the addictive nature of this drug. I take .25 mgs occassionally for vertigo. It seems to help. I try to take it inconsistantly so as not to get addicted. I also take it to fly because I am very fearful in airplanes. It doesn't help entirely but takes the edge off. F 48 8 years
6/19/2006
 5  ptsd and panic attacks none,this medicine has saved my life and my sanity F 53
6/6/2006
 5  Anxiety attacks (divorce) None other than I have a bit more trouble getting up in the morning. This is a wonderful drug - I wish it were not habit forming. I tried Lexapro and got nothing out of it. Xanax is wonderful for the anxiet attacks I get as I go through my divorce. Just tonight - I though the world was so bad that it was not worth living (not that I was contemplating sucicide or anyting that extreme). I took one Xanax and now I'm just siting on the couch relaxed. I don't feel the drug in that I don't feel altered, I just feel normal and calm. Be careful if you take it I understand it is very habit forming. My doc would only give me 20 for that reason - I treat them like gold and ration them only for emergencies M 36 5 days
6/4/2006

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