Alprazolam for Panic Disorder User Reviews (Page 3)

• Sweaty...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 10, 2016

Xanax (alprazolam) "I started having panic attacks about 13 years ago. The doctor gave me a few different drugs to try - all either had horrible side effects, including nightmares - or did nothing. Then we tried Xanax - it was a miracle for me! One 0.5 mg Xanax, and I can function again. When I was promoted at work to a position where I would have to speak in front of a crowd, I was terrified, but taking one of these has changed my life!"

• Sam...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 4, 2021

Xanax (alprazolam) "36 year old male. Had anxiety and panic disorder 3 years earlier back in 2018. Was prescribed Zoloft 50mg and currently taking it same dosage. But still some days in a month are bad specially in evening times. I take Xanax 0.25 when needed usually 2-3 times in a month and in 30 Minutes back to normal. Xanax is best for treating instant fear of panic attacks. You can only understand a panic attacks if you are someone that has or had them. I recommend 0.25 xanax to anyone who have anxiety and panic disorder issues. This medicine really works"

• Manny...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 11, 2017

Xanax (alprazolam) "Panic disorder is no fun. You feel like you have nowhere to run and nowhere to hide, and that you are coming to an end! Xanax has helped me against this terrible nervousness, demonic, feeling. I only take it when I truly need it. I take the lowest dose possible 0.25. The thing about this drug is that it makes you feel so relaxed. So people keep taking it, to keep feeling good and that's when it backfires. Please only take it as needed. Don't take it if your not feeling panic at the moment. You have to respect this drug. And taking it when u don't feel panic is not the way to go. Trust me! Prayer and a lil help from xanax can make all the difference in the world!!"

• bitty...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 16, 2015

Xanax (alprazolam) "I have been diagnosed with Panic Disorder, Hypochondria (Illness Anxiety Disorder), an Eating Disorder, and Depression. All of the others stemmed mostly from the Panic Disorder. I was suffering so much that I could not function and became extremely agoraphobic to where I did not want to leave my room. I was scared to take medicine, but it got to the point one day where I couldn't take it anymore and decided to give the Xanax my doctor gave me a try. It helped so much, and I was finally able to calm down enough to think clearly. I got on Zoloft and continued taking Xanax until my anxiety and depression were manageable. Now I only need it every once in a while when the anxiety and obsessive thoughts get bad. Definitely helped me get on my feet."

• Amy...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 10, 2015

Xanax (alprazolam) "I don't know how to explain the turmoil and suffering that I went through in the mid-nineties even after a perfect childhood at 17 years old. I found myself 79 pounds in the hospital because I could not eat, I could not sleep, and I could not function. However, misdiagnosed as an eating disorder and depression, it took me quite a few times to even go to a doctor that noticed I may be a bit nervous. I bet that was an understatement. Because I keep getting slack about the medication, I have tried Klonopin, which brought me out like a teenager and did not work for me. I have tried Valium, which was way too strong for me. I have been on this medication for over 15 years and have never had to up my dosage, not once, and it still works."

• Dannn...
• September 30, 2013

Xanax (alprazolam) "I've had panic attacks for over 10 years. I do not know what triggers them, and I don't know when they're going to occur, but they do on a daily basis. The only medication that I ever had that truly worked was Xanax. This is the true panic disorder medication and should not be taken lightly because your body does become accustomed to it. For example, after using it for a year, I noticed I needed to increase my medication. I went from 0.25 mg to 2.0 mg every 4 to 6 hours. Use wisely."

• Kah
• August 15, 2016

Xanax (alprazolam) "I used to honestly be completely against pharmaceuticals in every sense, until I developed panic disorder. I have intrusive thoughts and experience hypochondria and dissociation literally for hours on end or off and on throughout the entire day. It's nearly impossible to even live a normal life feeling this way. After taking a 0.5 mg Xanax, within 10 minutes, all of those negative feelings start to dissipate. It has truly been a miracle drug for me and has changed my life for the better."

• Feline
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 3, 2014

Xanax (alprazolam) "I have panic disorder and Xanax has helped me greatly. The only problem that I have experienced is that I have become resistant to it. Rather than 0.25 mg helping, I need to take 3 to calm down. My doctor only allows me 30 0.25 mg pills per month, so I'm petrified that at some point, I am going to have an attack after I have run out of meds."

• Sporto
• August 9, 2013

Xanax (alprazolam) "I have panic disorder when I'm under stress and it has been very helpful. I take 1.0 mg per day. It changes my negative thought process and allows me to focus on positive aspects of my life. I have been conservative in the dosage. I have taken as little as 0.25 mg per day when I'm feeling well and as much as 1.25 mg per day if I'm under stressful conditions. I would follow your physician's instructions but this pattern of dosage seems to work for me."

• Inzom...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 16, 2015

Xanax (alprazolam) "Powerful and fast relief from Panic Attacks. I've had to carefully balance benzodiazepines because the higher the dose, the more likely I'll suffer withdrawal-related rebound effects. Right now I'm at 0.5 mg x 3 as needed. I've been as high as 6 mg. Less is more. Still, I've not found anything as effective as an alternative. Xanax just works, and fast."

• MoMa
• September 27, 2014

Xanax XR (alprazolam) "I have been on and off Xanax since its release in the '80s. Two years ago, I attempted to wean myself off. My reasoning was that 0.25mg twice a day was too much and I was still panicking. After 3 days, I had a full panic attack. I took 1/2 of a Xanax and called my MD. He said that he did not know what to do. I called a psychiatrist. I continued on the 0.25 mg twice a day. I continued to be panicking and paranoid. He prescribed Xanax 0.5mg XR in the morning and 1mg XR at bedtime. I feel so much better. I continue to worry about withdrawals, but having to take two pills a day is no big deal if you have ever had an attack. I also did not try to hide the fact from people I thought would find me flawed for taking Xanax. This was freeing."

• Blond...
• May 8, 2008

Xanax (alprazolam) "I have taken Xanax for over ten years. I used to have full-blown panic attacks. I take Xanax when I feel one coming on, and it disappears quickly. I could not live or cope without them. They are a lifesaver. I take 1mg tablets three times a day."

• Harro...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 5, 2014

Xanax (alprazolam) "I have been on Xanax for about 8 months after a very difficult period in my life. Xanax helped me very well in the beginning of threatment but quickly tends to lose its beneficial effects. The development of tolerance is a major issue with all benzodiazepines and seems to build fast with Xanax / alprazolam. I had to increase my dose from 0.5 mg twice a day to 2 mg three times a day. Tapering off can be difficult."

• Hands...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 6, 2019

Xanax XR (alprazolam) "I took Xanax for over thirty years and it worked great for my anxiety and depression . I had one problem with it I took another med that I should've used and there was extreme side effects. I asked for Xanax IR and the Dr. wouldn't prescript it, but after trying different meds failed, I was put on the XR and I am doing well after two months. I was just filled another Rx for XR and I am glad it works for about eight to twelve hours. I take two 3mg twice a day and I wouldn't switch for any other med on the market. As another person posted I forget to take the second dose."

• Big...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 6, 2018

Xanax XR (alprazolam) "When big pharma came out with XR my life has really changed, I'm no longer anticipating my next dose as a matter of a fact I've have forgotten to take my dose and be fine just waited until the next dose was required. I recommend anyone on regular Xanex to ask their doctor to change them to XR just to see if it's easier and less worrisome about the next dose"

• Samba...
• August 1, 2013

Alprazolam Intensol (alprazolam) "Saved my life. I didn't know I had anxiety, doctors kept giving me high blood pressure medication only. Finally went to a psychiatrist, he gave me Xanax and Tofranil. Xanax helped a lot, the antidepressant I had problems with, sleeping mostly. Been on Xanax for 25 years and the only medicine that really helps my Panic Attacks."

• Ash
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 28, 2019

Xanax (alprazolam) "This medication has saved my life I wasn’t myself for months until my dr prescribed me this medication I take it 2x daily I’m more happy I can handle things life throws my way rather then stressing and causing myself to have a panic attack, I’d recommend this to anyone who is suffering from panic attacks/ anxiety it really helps calm me down ."

• alpraz
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 21, 2013

Xanax (alprazolam) "Xanax has been a lifesaver for me. I was getting it prescribed at 1 mg 3x daily and my life was as close to perfect as I can ask for. I made it to work every day and was able to concentrate at school. I can honestly say that I wouldn't have made it through college without it. The problem now is that not 1 psychiatrist is willing to prescribe it to me. They keep giving me Abilify, Prozac, Vistaril, and trazodone. I guess they figure if I am like a ZOMBIE ALL DAY I won't complain."

• JD999
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 5, 2023

Xanax (alprazolam) "Like most people, Xanax saved my life. My panic attacks turned into agoraphobia and left me housebound. I've been taking it for 30 years. It stopped working, I guess, because my system just got used to it. I'm on Clonazepam twice a day, and believe me, it's NO replacement for Xanax. I just hope Xanax will work for me again."

• cecesue
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 2, 2015

Xanax (alprazolam) "I started taking Xanax when I was fifteen. I only take them when I have an anxiety attack, and they are the only thing that helps. I am now 23 and still only take them as needed. They work within a short amount of time & soothe all symptoms, even my muscle spasms."

• zigzag
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 21, 2013

Xanax XR (alprazolam) "This was the first medication I was prescribed for anxiety, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder, and a few other problems I had going on at the same time. I started taking 1mg once per day, then 1mg twice per day... this worked well for quite a while. Then I changed to 2mg once per day and after several months went to 2mg twice per day. I took this for about 4 years total and had no nightmares, seldom had racing thoughts, the panic attacks stopped pretty much altogether after the first week or two, and this also kept the general anxiety at bay as well. The only problem was that if you have no insurance or discount card it's very expensive! I had to go to 10mg valium 3 times daily at 1/3 the cost, but wish I could still afford the XR's because they work well!"

• aaronax
• March 10, 2016

Xanax (alprazolam) "I had horrible anxiety from 14 to 21 then i got prescribed xanax .25 and my life changed i was going out with friends didnt care about little things like what people think of you it was great then at 23 i decided im good i dont need it anymore and had 4 months of hell getting off im mow 29 and ive delt with the anxiety everyday and it got easier but was still a small burdan couldnt be me something was missing i just got back on it a few weeks ago and now ive worked harder then ever i was promoted to asistant manager within 2 weeks of starting back xanax everyone told me how they noticed my confidence in everything and i take control of stressful situations as i work in the food business suddenly im the go to guy at work i work 50hours aweek"

• Tyler
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 3, 2023

Xanax (alprazolam) "Without a doubt the most effective medicine I’ve ever had. It gave me a fighting chance at life. Disappointing, the negative stigmas that surround it, but if you don’t constantly go up on your dose, it can make life manageable."

• Alex...
• October 1, 2014

Xanax XR (alprazolam) "I used to live with severe panic attacks and overall was always full of anxiety. This medication works so well that I feel very normal again. The nightmares, shaking, nausea, panicking, sweaty and restless feeling, and anxiety all stopped. I highly recommend this medication for people who genuinely need a benzodiazepine to regulate the central nervous system. Make sure you don't abruptly stop taking them though, as you will feel extremely ill! Do keep your doctor informed of any side effects. They are pretty mild, however, they can cause weight gain and lower sex drive."

• LineL...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 7, 2018

Xanax XR (alprazolam) "I was taking Xanax XR 1mg for Panic Disorder. I was having them so bad and couldn’t do my job, lost my job, lost my family and had to completely start over. The Xanax helped my panic attacks about 93% and I just had to tough out the rest. I took the medication for 2 months with a beta blocker. I had to take a DOT (Department of Transportation) drug urine test so I dropped the medication like a hat. Completely stopped taking it!! Oh my you talking about miserable!!!!! Not only was my anxiety so much worse, I was having constant panic attacks, extreme chest pains, couldn’t breathe, feeling lightheaded and muscles twitching. It was awful. After four days of it, I took a 1mg XR Xanax last night and I feel so much better. It truly helps with Panic Disorder. I take it exactly like the doctor says. No more or no less."