What are the chances of addiction?
I have been prescribed 0.5mg Xanax for anxiety 3 times a day. Is this considered a low or high dose?
Question posted by rotag68 on 16 July 2010
Last updated on 7 March 2019 by Meldiane
8 Answers
Meldiane
8 March 2019
The lowest dose is actually .25
pammycorn112
19 May 2018
ive been on 0.5 xanax for 2months now i take it 3 times a day but the first month i got the pills i got was a round peach color and the 2nd month i got them they was yellow oval pill not sure why they changed the color for just wondering if that happen to anyone else? if so could someone tell me why also i still dont feel or see any different not sure why but i heard its a fast acting med but it hasnt had any change for me does anyone know why if so please write back
bugly3
11 June 2018
I work in a pharmacy, the most likely case is the brand the pharmacy dispensed has changed, same medication though. You should call and they can clarify if there was a switch. Usually policy is to inform the patient that there’s a change of shape/color when they pick up. You can also google the description on your pill to verify it is the correct medication.
djtempleton
18 Dec 2018
I started Xanax, 0.5mg, due to intense panic attacks 14 years ago. I was taking the medication at least three times a day. After the panic attacks subsided, my doctor prescribed the 0.5 1 tab at bedtime. I've been following the doctor's orders for the last 12 years. On Nov. 30, 2018, we had a 7.2 earthquake in Anchorage, AK. I was having a lot of anxiety, earthquake PTSD and took a half of the pill when I would feel high levels of anxiety during our strong aftershocks. The aftershocks have subsided and I'm back to taking the 0.5 mg only at bedtime. I've agreed to try and titrate the medication. My neurologist suggested taking half of the 0.5mg at bedtime for two months. I so hope I don't have any major withdraw systems. My neurologist doesn't think I'll have any problems. I've never abused the medication and have only taken as prescribed. When I have mild panic attacks, I don't take any Xanax. Again, I only take it at bedtime. Do you think I'll have any major issues tapering off the drug? Your thoughts are most appreciated.
Jruiz01
25 Jan 2018
Im on 0.5 milligrams and try and only take two a day i wanna get off of it my jaw hurts when i dont take it and i get alot of panic attacks as well i wish i wouldn't of taken it
leahcantu
12 Nov 2011
That is a low moderate dose. If it is working for you that is great. Just don't up the dose. If you find over a period of time that tis dose is no longer working for you, you might want to talk to your doctor about other anxiety medications. With any drug there is potential for addiction. You need to weigh the benifits of the drug and potential of addiction. If the drug is very benificial for you and you stay at the same dose and don't feel the need to take more over a period of time you should be find
Inactive
22 July 2010
I feel thats a low dose too. I'm glad your doctor didn't swing you up there on that med.
nikicole1986
21 July 2010
low but no matter how low it is it is highly addictive if used longer than 4 wks and up 1 month you have chance of being physically addicted , trust me i know how bad this drug is and i came off it myself and still doing so its not worth it no matter how great it is try something else please ...
hardfi
20 July 2010
For me, that would be a very low dose. However, I have been on it for seven years. I was up to 10 mg a day just to get the effects I use to get off of 2 mg. I think you are safe but please be careful. The statistics say that is has a low addiction rating but I strongly disagree. This is a very hard drug to come off of and most people can't do it by them self. I wish you the best of luck. Take care.
Inactive
16 July 2010
Considered the lowest they make it only gets higher from this number. The chances for addiction are very slim if you take it as its prescribed if it is abused and you take more thats when addiction sets in. Thats also when it becomes a problem for you when you want to DC this med.
Sherri Wallace Sapp
23 Sep 2016
I take 0.5 mgs. 4 times a day and its not enough for me but its better than nothing ! I need more though ! I am trying so hard to deal with this ANXIETY... !
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