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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR XANAX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Anxiety | None | I split pill into halves or thirds. Generally take it late morning and again evening. I don't have withdrawal problems. | F | 55 | 4 years 10 mg | 11/22/2015 | 5 | Anxiety, Panic Disorder, nausea | Increased appetite, mild sleepiness, relaxation, sometimes lowering of inhibition, sometimes more emotional. I don't find any of these detrimental, though. | I have suffered anxiety all my life. When I was younger I suffered extreme emetophobia which led me to always get nauseated during panic attacks. They were a nightmare. I was finally prescribed them around age 17. The first time I ever took them, 1mg immediately wiped out my anxiety. I've been taking them regularly for four years. I was put on an ssri before regularly taking xanax, and the ssri (Zoloft) actually made my nausea worse. I have taken other benzodiazepines (klonopin, valium, ativan), and found xanax to be the most helpful. It is fast acting (I place it under my tongue to dissolve) and immediately cures my anxiety/nausea and enables me to have a healthy appetite. I've had anxiety episodes last for weeks where I could eat nothing and I'd lose weight, which is bad because I'm already small framed. Managing my anxiety with xanax has given me a healthy weight again, has helped me do presentations, get through school and work. It is a miracle drug. I'm currently taking about 1.5 to 2mg a day but will not exceed that as this can be very addictive and has worse withdrawals than most other drugs. For what it's worth, I can stop taking it for days and have experienced no withdrawals. But I do usually take it daily now. I would recommend it to sufferers of severe anxiety of any kind. | F | 24 | 4 years 1mg | 11/15/2015 | 5 | suffered to 79lbs in mid 90's | I experienced relief, yet scrutinized. To keep an open man I did try valium however it was too strong, klonopin didn't agree with my chemistry and broke me out like a teenager and I ventured back to xanax. I'm at a point where I'm getting more guilt and shame again and I I'm about to graduate for substance abuse counseling. However I've never had to increase my dose for the last 15 years. | scared to death because my doctor has moved once again having to go through scrutiny after I get through this crippling anxiety that was so misdiagnosed and the mid 90' and still comes with a stigma | F | 37 | 10 years .5 mg/1.mg | 11/10/2015 | 5 | anxiety | wow this stuff good chills you out doesn't make you tired doesn't solve everything it's very addictive he has to be careful because you know I'm .2 tolerance tolerance | M | 32 | 5 years | 11/7/2015 | 5 | Panic disorder, agoraphobia, PTSD, | None | This medication literally gave me my life back. After trying so many different ssri's, that only made me gain weight and actually CAUSED depression, I realized that this is the ONLY drug that will let me live a semi normal life, and allow me to leave my house and actually drive on the highway. I am prescribed 1 mg. 3x's a day, but I only take a half mg 3x's a day due my the fear of addiction. Every once in a while I will have to take an extra half mg, depending on the curcumstances. But overall, this medication has been a lifesaver for me. | F | 43 | 4 years .5 mg 3 day | 11/6/2015 | 5 | Panic attacks | I have used Xanax off and on since I was 13. Still in same dose. Helps when I have a panic attract and I can calm down with in 20 mins | F | 32 | 10 years 0.5 mg | 11/1/2015 | 5 | Anxiety,Panic Attacks,Agoraphobia | Basically none, only if I'm really, really tired, then it makes me just a bit sleepy. | It has really helped me with my anxiety and panic attacks.It makes me feel normal.I dont actually take it ever day,rather on per needed basis,since June 2013.Was taking them back in 2000 with much higher dose for very bad panic attacks (3-4 times 0.5mg a day),but with careful dose reduction,had absolutely no problem with stopping,and extremely minor withdrawal symptoms,almost none.And it helped me immensely,then,and it helps me now. Bit of a warning,though:don't try to quit cold turkey,rather ask your doctor for recommended dose reduction,and you'll have no problems with withdrawal.Also,try to avoid any advices given by Heather Ashton,as her method is very flawed,and such pointless long tapering can only bring more harm. Remember:Trust your doctor and trust yourself.Listen to relaxing music,try to find someone you can confide in (girlfriend/boyfriend/husband/wife/parents/good friend),it's very hard if you have to keep your feelings to yourself,at least try to write them down. This is important:during panic attack,yoour mind is trying to tell you something,try to listen to it,as hard as that may seem. And if you believe in God,say a prayer once in a while,He will help you. God bless. | M | 39 | 3 years 0.25 2X day | 10/20/2015 | 5 | Anxiety | None, it truly saved me, I thought my life was over. I thank God I'm alive | The last time I had a bad anxity attack was 11yrs ago when I lost my father. I've recently lost my father in law, and omg... It hit me again as if I lost my biological father over, I just want my life back. | F | 32 | 4 days .5mg | 10/19/2015 | 5 | Anxiety And when I just need that l | Nil. Even on alcohol, I had absolutely no side effects. | For me personally, the perfect medication to have once in a while. If I could find an antidepressant hat could make me feel like the minuscule dose of Xanax I take from time to time, life would be...'Normal' | M | 50 | .25 1X AN | 10/2/2015 | 4 | anxiety | If I missed my dose . Terrible side affects and withdrawal. I'm actually trying to get off these things | They help but not fun to get off of them | M | 38 | 5 years .25 2X day | 9/20/2015 | 5 | Panic and anxiety | None. | This medication allows you to have control of your panic attacks, instead of panic attacks having control of you. With this nearby, the dread of a panic attack is reduced (whether it is occuring presently or if you feel you are about to have one). You will feel better just knowing you have the ability to do something about your situation, instead of a feeling of despair and hopelessness. That is just simply magnificent. Whatever chemical events happen in the body prior to and during an attack, this chemical seems to completely arrest them. I can't imagine not having this available. Stay strong panic and anxiety sufferers! | M | 41 | 5 years 0.25 mg 2X day | 9/11/2015 | 5 | anxiety with agoraphobia/panic atta | F | 41 | 10 years 3mg/day | 9/9/2015 | 5 | panic attacks and anxiety | None | 38 | 2 years 2 mg | 9/5/2015 | 1 | stresses due to finances, allergies | I just got a script for Xanax, I was already afraid to take it after the Dr. Told me about some possible side effects. Then I went to a pharmacist, then ask my sister who is a director of nursing and she has tried it and didn't like how it made her feel, then I read the reviews!!! I may not feel at my best and not getting proper sleep in the last 2 days, but I'm good"! I have to find another way to deal with what I'm going through. Prayer, group theraphy, individual theraphy, a new job, school something, because the horror stories about this drug out ways the the potential good effects for me, and I don't even know how it will effect me and I don't want to know!!! Anytime it takes a man-made pill to truly psychologically help one function, to me it can take away your natural will to learn how to function or live life at peace if this pill among others is the quick fix! I may suffer from anxiety due to my life's situations, but I feel more anxiety wondering if I took this turn, and wondering how this would really change my life into depending on it even for the first 20-30 mins of my life for instant relief and not mind some of the side effects! It's scary in itself and to think I may become addictive or end up worst!!!! I'm afraid and it has to be some other type of relief or intervention or something..... any suggestions because I have 7 .25mg pills prescribed to me from the ER and I have made a decision not to take it! # ms trying not to be stressed about it! S | The key about Xanax is that it is a DRUG, and it going to do what a DRUG does along with all its side effects, Withdrawals. To each it's own! My life seems a little difficult enough to add to it with something that would be controlling my very existence and train my mind to say it's ok, while not preparing me for the outcome. Then in the end result my mind tells, you did this to yourself now your worse or can't shake it "it's all your fault" now that I can't live with on top of everything else! | F | 48 | 1 days .25mg | 8/8/2015 | 5 | anxiety | Sleepy and relaxed. | Someone took this medication for back pain? No wonder she fell on the floor and had to be carried several times to the bed she obviously didn't need the medication. but for those of us that actually need the medication is because of our high anxiety level. So for someone that took it for back pain and then tells others that it's a bad drug really annoys me she does not know what she's talking about. I only take this medication when I need it which is approximately a couple pills every three months | F | 33 | 2 years .5 | 8/4/2015 | 5 | Severe anexiety (social) | People would notice I was sluggish in the morning, however I never felt this way | Tried everything even other benzos then my doc gave me this. I had no idea it was addicting or the dangerous withdrawal symptoms. Left my script at parents when I went home for Christmas. I didn't want to drive back and get it so just figured if get it the next weekend. Two days later I had a seizure at work. This was 7 years ago. Now my problem is the high dose I was on for so long and started at such a young age my dependence is frightening and it's not working anywhere near like it used to. I read a study that since your brain is still developing until say age 24 my brain developed on this whopper of a starting dose of Xanax. I'm sorry to say I have to pick some up here and there to feel normal. I went one stent of 14 months without it and I never slept for more the two hours a night and didn't say more than two words to anybody. My brain simply wouldn't work. Just like it was not there. Couldn't do simple things like even watch tv because I had no idea what happened 30 seconds earlier. Does anyone know of any studys that talk about the brain developing on Xanax like mine did. To the point I could take 30MG in a day and not even feel tired. I am doing good making my prescription last and never run out early. But it is always on my mind. I have anxiety over my anxiety just over having my anxiety meds now. | M | 37 | 10 years 8 MG | 7/29/2015 | 5 | panic/anxiety disorder | NONE, if taken correctly. | This medication has literally saved my life and makes me as "normal" as possible. God Bless Upjohn/Pfizer! | M | 40 | 21 years 1mg 4X day | 6/2/2015 | 3 | 4 panic attacks and 2 wind down | U really have no side effects but can make u sleepy and miserable withdraws if stop all of a sudden | Really take as needed and if takenj a long time and have to stop to do 30 days jail for instance "the withdraws will about kill u " and the most who take this medicine will love it until u had to withdraw from this 'its as bad ad heroin withdraw as bad as an alcohol withdraw who does nothing but drink and quite frankly ending up n jail is the wrong place and really the wrong place to end up for a user of this medicine and a heavy drinker and drug addicts | M | 59 | 2 years 1 mg,4a da | 5/18/2015 | 5 | GAD | The only constant effect is drowsiness, which increases with dosage. If I am in a bad mood, taking Xanax may worsen that mood. Sometimes feel blunted from reality. No major, concerning side effects. | This has worked wonders for me. I take it for hangovers when I'm anxious after drinking too much. I take it for public speaking (with Inderal... wonder drugs). I take it for situational anxiety like work meetings. I was worried about the addictiveness, but I have taken less than 100 pills in 6 years. This is a wonder drug. In situations where I might be anxious, I take comfort knowing it's in my pocket and normalcy is 15 minutes away, if necessary. That peace of mind often prevents me from taking it and allows me to function normally. | M | 31 | 6 years 0.5 MG 1X AN | 5/14/2015 | 5 | anxiety and severe panic attacks | Occasionally if I take a higher dose I will get drowsy. life saving life changing meditation I've been taking this medication so long I'd like to point out but it seems like some varieties of generic must use different inactive ingredients that have made it less effective. I personally use Sandoz, my mother and brother who also suffer panic attacks don't seem to have the same problem with different brands | you got people here talking about becoming addicted but they post that they have been on it for one day. I have been on this medication for over 30 years and I can't imagine how horrible my life would have been without it. initially it was me, later other members of my family, have had severe anxiety and panic attacks, phobias and general anxiety. before I found a book by Dr David Sheehan I tried bunches of antidepressants and some other anti anxiety medications. I'm not over stating that xanax is has saved my life. I do not take it everyday and there have been times I haven't taken it for weeks, there are other times when the panic takes over where I don't know how I'd survive without it. unfortunately I also have Emetophobia. xanax helps somewhat but it's not a cure-all for my phobia understand that if you have the chemical imbalance which causes panic attacks there may be times where it sounds like some of you are blaming the medicine instead of the disease. As someone who has taken it for 30 years, I have learned that not every medicine works the same for every person. to the people who actually wrote here that it should be banned you're not getting it. | F | 53 | 10 years .5 usuall | 5/8/2015 |