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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR XANAX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 2 | anxiety panic attacks | residual side effects, dizziness, nausea, made my depression worse | I've been taking it for 9 years. 1 mg twice a day. I have to constantly be cutting myself down for a couple of weeks at a time to keep this stuff working. During those couple of weeks I'm panicky and nervous, and having suicidal thoughts, ...then I take it at regular dose and instead of all of the other problems I have -- I'm seriously suicidal -- as in I'm going to do it NOW, screaming at people, parasuicidal (self injuy), irritated, angry, and I sleep about 18 hours a day. Remember people -- tranquilizers are downers. I'd feel MUCH better if I could get off of it completely. I've also been having residual side effects for the last 4 years. Overwhelming dizziness and nausea. I have been unable to function at all. | M | 35 | 9 days | 2/16/2006 | 2 | anxiety, panic attacks | mild euphoria, good at knocking out a full blown attack when you know it's coming but sometimes I could still feel it raging inside even after taking it. | first week was okay, only had 3 attacks and only took it at night because every previous attack happened after falling asleep. second week was much worse, attacks starting happening almost every day which also raises my blood pressure which makes anxiety even worse so I had to start taking it more often. The last straw was taking my usual dose before bedtime and still waking up in the middle of the night with an attack. after 2 weeks of wishing I'd rather be dead than go on like this I went to ER and was admitted to the psych ward. psychiatrist said the xanax was making it WORSE because it only lasts 4 hours and tends to cause a rebound attack. put me on klonopin which has been a lifesaver. no severe anxiety or attacks since then. if I need it during the day at work I can't take an entire pill because I get too disoriented so I cut it in half and that works just fine. stay away from xanax, try klonopil or valium instead. | M | 36 | 2 weeks | 1/24/2006 | 5 | Depression from MS, Anxiety | No side Effects, it’s working for me | I started noticing effects of MS, shuffling while walking, 14 years ago, it’s now where I need crutches to walk. Started having problems falling asleep, mind racing, thinking depressing thoughts. Had a bout with sinus, couldn’t breath through my nose, got panicky trying to sleep felt like I was suffocating. I would get out of bed and stay up until exhausted. My wife gave me .5 a half of her pill. I have been taking .5 for 2 weeks before bedtime. I will see my primary physician and get a 1mg to split. I will try to only use it when I feel like I cannot sleep due to what I have read on this site. Seems like it works really fast so if I don’t take it and had a problem I will get up and take .5. | M | 69 | 21 days | 1/16/2006 | 5 | anxiety/ panic disorder | some forgetfulness and daytime drowsiness, though the good outweighs the bad | I have 3 children, 7mos - 6 yrs. After my 3rd was born my anxiety and panic disorder becmae very severe. I never left the house and when I became stressed I would panic to the point my heart would not slow down and I would black out. My doctor has prescribed many meds and .5 mg 2x daily, when needed, I believe has saved me and my family. | F | 26 | 7 months | 1/14/2006 | 1 | insomnia | I took a very small dose for several years. Yes, it works well, but is definitely not worth it. It can takes years to recover after quitting. | This drug, prescribed by my doctor with no warning about addiction, has nearly destroyed me. It works so well until the side effects set in, or until you try to quit, that it's difficult to believe how horrible it can be when you quit. Stay away from it. | F | 66 | 10 years | 1/14/2006 | 5 | anxiety | none | I take .25mg cut in half, half in the morning half in the afternoon. It takes the edge off, although I need to up the dose because it is to low. This drug really helped me and I think when I start taking the .25mg twice a day like my doctor me, I'll feel even better. I'll write back after I up the dose and let you know. | M | 40 | 1 weeks | 1/13/2006 | 5 | Anxiety;Panic attacks (undiagnosed) | Calming effect; Drowsiness at 1 mg dose. I take this medication "as needed" (3 to 4 times per week) | Excellent for insomnia - much better than Ambien. Although my normal resting pulse rate ranges from 38 to 45 beats per minute (with no adverse effects) at random times, and for no apparent reason, my resting pulse rate shoots up to 90 and even 100 bpm accompanied by significant increase in blood pressure.(Panic attack?) When this occurs, 0.5mg or 1mg Xanax tablet reduces pulse rate to normal within 30 to 40 minutes. Excellent medication for non-addictive person. | M | 69 | 4 years | 1/9/2006 | 5 | Panic Attacks | None | After four months on complete bedrest for a high risk pregnancy and a difficult delivery, I had postpartum panic disorder. I couldn't leave my house, drive a car, go in a store without panicking. I cried all the time, all I did to get by, was take care of my baby. My regular doctor finally prescribed Xanax. It worked for about two weeks and then I went on Paxil along with a low dose of Xanax. I hated the weight gain and went off of the meds for two years and struggled every month when I had my period. I went back on the meds and my baby will be 14 years old in a couple of months and my life is great. I don't like having to take drugs, but if it gives me a normal life, I don't have time to be depressed. I am to busy living!!!!!! | F | 45 | 14 years | 1/7/2006 | 3 | Antianxitey/ recreational | drowsiness | I really liked xanax. If I could manage to stay awake on it I got pretty silly but usually It justs puts me in a good mood and helps me sleep | F | 19 | 2 years | 1/3/2006 | 5 | anxiety | none | Great, helpful drug ... it has made my life more happy, useful and productive. | M | 62 | 25 years | 12/30/2005 | 1 | anxiety | highly increased anxiety between doses, addiction very quickly | at first i thought xanax was a godsend. i felt that i could cope with my job and it gave me a relaxed feeling, sometimes a feeling of bliss. shortly after taking xanax 3 times a day i became severely addicted to the drug. i had extreme mood swings, memory loss, and became a nasty person. i tried to wean myself off xanax many many times and failed. finally i went into detox. i wouldn't recommend xanax for my worst enemy. it is evil and doctors who prescribe it for more than 8 weeks are drug dealers. | F | 26 | 3 years | 12/27/2005 | 5 | Anxiety | None. | Worked quickly and well. I'd been trying to deal with increasing anxiety for 2-3 months on my own and with a therapist. Finally, my shrink suggested I ask my M.D. about a benzodiazepine. I am not a "pill person" and was reluctant to try any medication connected with anxiety. However, I am very glad I tried Xanax. I and people around me noticed a marked, positive change within 2 hours, and steady improvement over the next day or so. I am not concerned about dependency. The pills are .25 mg. each, and I take 1/2 to 1 pill three times a day, for a total of .75 mg. Some folks seem to have much higher prescriptions, which can, over time, lead to dependency. A benefit of Xanax is that, unless you become hooked, you can take it "as needed". Whoever invented this stuff, my God, thank you. | M | 41 | 8 days | 12/22/2005 | 5 | anxiety, panic attacks | slight drowsiness | This really helps control my anxiety and panic attacks. I take 2-3 mgs. per day. A great drug. Don't worry about "addiction" with small doses. | M | 45 | 10 years | 12/18/2005 | 4 | Recreational/ panic attack | memory loss, extreme fatigue, slight lightheadedness | The first time I took xanax was, in all honestly, because I was promised a "one milligram smile." While I did enjoy feeling drunk, without having to actually drink, I watched one of my friends pass out on the floor of a mexican restuarant, and I had to explain to the waitress that he was okay, and that there was no need to call an ambulance, despite the fact that he was unresponsive. His problem was that he had drank half of a bottle of wine, and took 2 mg of xanax, something I highly advise anyone to avoid. He came out okay, with no memory of the events. The second time I took this medication was because I was having panic attacks. The pills did their job, and at .5 mg, I had no side effects, save for a lightheadedness that soon passed. | F | 20 | 2 times | 12/8/2005 | 1 | Nervousness | Used Xanax for four years. XANAX WITHDRAWAL IS PURE HELL! I don't know what heroin withdrawl is like but Xanax withdrawal is just as bad. BP soared. Unable to sleep for days. | My advice - don't use Xanax unless you truly have to. This drug is no joke. I used valium for a year and withdrawal was a breeze compared to Xanax. Be careful! | M | 54 | 4 years | 11/30/2005 | 5 | For fun | Memory loss-slured speech | Xanax really is a great drug to do for fun but it eventually leads to other drugs. I started taking this when I was in 9th grade just for fun beacuse everyone else was doing it. If i couldn't find it..i would get mad. After taking it for 4 years..i eventually wanted more. Anybody that brags about it is crazy. Honestly, it can get you into alot of trouble. Don't take it unless youre prescribed it. I always heard people tell me how it wasn't worth it and i never listened. I didn't care as long as i was messed up. Now I regret it and wish I never did it. I always said to myself when people told me that it lead to other things that i was different and that it wouldn't happen to me but now...I'm facing 2 felonys and it all started with Xanax. | F | 19 | 4 years | 11/24/2005 | 2 | Panic attacks | Xanax works, but when it wore off I always felt cranky, agitated and irritable. | Rebound anxiety! | F | 21 | 8 times | 11/19/2005 | 5 | Anxiety, PTSD | Some dizziness | Xanax is for me Manna from Heaven. Seriously. I have taken it for five years after having thyroid cancer. I do not abuse it or take it for granted. I have built up a slight tolerance, but still only take 3-- 0.05 mgs. per day and sometimes take a 1mg. XR, which I do not like as much. What I hate is going to pick it up a a pharmacy and they look at you like you are a drug dealer. Do not be afraid of Xanax, my Dr. knows it is a life saver for those of us who have tried all the other anti-depressants and can not tolerate them. If you are feeling guilty about taking it--banish those thoughts and know that a diabetic needs insulin. There are those of us who really need our Xanax. | F | 51 | 5 years | 11/7/2005 | 5 | panic attacks-peace of mind.... | none-I just felt very relaxed and helps me sleep I am able to take up to 3 1mg pills a day but usually only take one around bed time...This is the only med that can calm me down without making me feel more anxious.. | love it.......... | F | 25 | 2 years | 11/7/2005 | 1 | Anxiety | All you can imagine, an acid trip is a heaven compared to this drug, that should be banished everywhere. If you want to give your brain to science, chew a Xanax. | After 1 1/2 year off the drug, I'm still as worse as I was in the first months of withdrawal. Only took for 2 months at very low dosage. | M | 28 | 2 months | 10/31/2005 |