Xanax for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 5)

• Ashley...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 4, 2014

"I get intense panic attacks. Xanax is very effective at working quickly to stop a panic attack. It saved my life, until after a few months I tried to stop taking it and got horrible withdrawals. I felt like I was dying, my anxiety was worse than it had ever been in my life, high blood pressure (and mine is naturally low), tachycardia, hallucinations, tremors. I hope anyone considering taking Xanax takes it at a low dose and not daily. If daily, do not quit cold turkey."

• JN Du...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 13, 2013

"I am a teenager who has anxiety/panic attacks occasionally, and my physician has been giving me 0.5mg of Xanax for the past couple of months to take as needed for anxiety. I can't tell you how wonderful this medication has been. After 15-20 minutes of taking it, my anxiety/panic feelings diminish completely, and I have no need to feel anxious about anything after that."

• Gotta...
• November 7, 2019

"Been on Xanax for almost 17 years for acute anxiety disorder. I also have a rare heart condition that I take meds for. Xanax was good at first but now after 17 years and up to a prescription of 6mg a day. Just came down from 8mg a day. It’s messing with me. In the past few months I’ve been experiencing what I call googly eyes followed by a headache. I’ve told my Drs and none have an explanation. So I did a test myself. Took my heart meds as usual in the morning left out the Xanax. No googly eyes. Until I took one then there it was. Dizzy ,couldn’t see straight had to lay down with a bad headache. Can you build up a bad dose in your body after taking so much for so long? I’ve only been on the 8&6 mg for about 5 years. I have a family and I know I’m going to need in patient care to get off this stupid medicine. Also let me add yes I know I’m addicted and dependent but I’m scared and not sure if what to do but try to slowly ween myself off. Of course my dr is helping."

• Xanax...
• March 4, 2008

"Xanax has helped me tremendously. I was having severe anxiety attacks really bad! My doctor at the time worked next door within the same building/office, and he had witnessed my attacks and finally prescribed me just 1 mg Xanax. He told me to take 1 half in the morning and 1 half in the evening. It took a while but finally I was attack free. I feel like I can live my life now!"

• Kingc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 9, 2017

"Since my dad got sick and eventually passed away my anxiety depression and fears were just over whelming. I've been having so many intrusive thoughts since then. I had mild depression before he passed its been 5 years and its finally just has destroyed me. I finally went and got help two weeks ago and xanax not only completely calms me down it helps me focus on thing I need to focus on and not let my mind wonder with anxiety and weird thoughts. Miracle drug. Don't abuse it. Use when needed its amazing."

• Opie
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 28, 2015

"I've been on and off Xanax for years! I've always only taken 1/2 of 0.25mg to take the edge off when I felt my anxiety coming on and if I knew I was going to do something out of my comfort zone. It has helped me tremendously. I concentrate better, and it actually helps my stuttering. I'm a firefighter/paramedic, and I'm constantly dealing with stressful situations. I love my job and could never have done it without Xanax. I hate that it gets a bad rap because people abuse it. I have never even come close to abusing it and use it for what it's for. Throughout the years, I've tried all other anti-anxiety medications, and Xanax is the only one that helped me. It's almost like I have a chemical imbalance, and Xanax corrects it!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 26, 2016

"I started taking Xanax .25 mg for generalized anxiety over the past few days and it has helped me feel relaxed, less worried and happy also hasn't affected me with any crazy side effects. (Which I was afraid of happening) I was so scared to take them but my anxiety was getting out of control so I figured I would give it a try and see how my body handles it. I'm going to continue taking one a day since it seems to be helping a lot. I don't worry and I feel calm, the pill does wear off after a few hrs and takes about 20-30 mins to kick in but my dr says it's safe to take another one as needed. I'm also doing counseling too and it is very helpful as well. Definitely recommend this for anxiety!"

• Bug
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 28, 2023

"Xanax is a miracle cure for me. I was so bad, I didn’t want to leave my house. But since being on them, I’m actually a manager at a restaurant now and work long hours without having a meltdown. 100% a 5-star rating. I’m able to function like a normal person."

• Qano
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 2, 2018

"I had severe postpartum anxiety to the point of no sleep for 3 months, which made me lose touch with all reality. I couldn’t take benzos as I was determined to breastfeed. Once I got through another bout of insomnia when I stopped breastfeeding I was suicidal from lack of sleep and panic/anxiety. I was put on xanax, .125 to .25 per day before bed. 4 years later I still have anxiety around sleep, so I take half the lowest dose 45 mins before bed. I struggle with sleep at times but I have not increased my dose over the 4 years and don’t freak out or withdraw if I miss a dose. My doctor hired a new nurse who seems bent on getting me off it, makes me plead my case to get refills. I don’t understand this thinking-a low dose of Xanax forever is better than a strung out suicidal insomniac. I have tried all SSRIs, hypnosis, counselling, meditation, CBTI for insomnia and hormone therapy. Nothing works as well as half a xanax 45 mins before bed. It’s just reality for me."

• Losta...
• March 31, 2014

"I was very uneasy, always sad, lost how to be happy, jumpy at the slightest things, and panicked. From the second or third pill, I began to feel a difference. I felt like I could have fun again or really smile, at least. It is like my brain needed a little help adjusting to difficult situations."

• fat...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 11, 2023

"I am a 42-year-old anxious male. I have been on Xanax on and off for 5 years. Xanax is super effective for me in social situations, presentations, making speeches, and expressing myself more (which has helped me release stress a lot). As a result, I have gained confidence, become more productive, and become more caring towards my friends and family. To maintain the current situation, I started taking more than I was prescribed and never had the fear of running out (because Xanax eliminated that fear). Things went downhill, of course, the day I ran out without even realizing. I have been caught in this cycle so many times and the withdrawal symptoms were unbearable. So my strategy was to hand over Xanax to my wife, and now she gives it to me only when needed. If you have been prescribed Xanax, please come up with a foolproof strategy to prevent the risk of experiencing Xanax withdrawal. Not only will you suffer, but everyone around you will suffer with you."

• pbirm
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 30, 2019

"I have been having sleep issues for years. At times its not too bad but lately it's been hard to fall a asleep. I also get up multiple times to urinate due to an enlarged prostate. I'm 51. My wife had some Xanax and she told me to try one before going to bed. I used it the last 2 nights. The pills are 0.5 mg. OMG, I slept like a BABY for the 2 nights and felt so refreshed. I also only got up once to use the bathroom. Most nights I get up almost every hour to urinate. That wreaks my sleep. I will not take the pill every night but I may periodically. Too bad it's not safe to take for a long period of time."

• Dana
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 15, 2019

"I have been on xanax since I was 22. (I am 39 now) I take it probably once or twice a year (yes year!) At 22, I got diagnosed with anxiety disorder. I couldn't leave the house it was debilitating. I was put on Prozac and told to take Xanax as needed only. So I started on 0.5 when I really really needed it. In the beginning I will say I took one about every week. Then Prozac kicked in and I was fine. I still get those moments where I can feel the panic attack coming, so I will pop one and I'm good to go. One bottle of 30 pills could last me years! But because they expire after 2 years, the doctor sends me for a fresh bottle. If taken responsibly, this medication is great. No side effects for me and 0.5 mg is more than enough to take the edge off. I tried Valium and Ativan and it made me sick (nausea, vomiting, hallucinations) Xanax was the only one that was gentle for me. Keep in mind, everyone is different and will have different experiences."

• short...
• March 19, 2015

"I have had anxiety since I was a child, from my personal experiences this medicine is the fastest and effective but BE VERY CAREFUL also the most depending. I ran my prescription short one month and was without for a couple of days and had a seizure while driving. Just because the doctor says three or four times a day doesn't mean you need them that much, BE VERY CAREFUL!"

• Eliza...
• January 10, 2017

"I suffer from emetophobia-related panic attacks and anxiety, and this drug is just a godsend. I try to reserve it until I really need it as I know that, based on my personality, I could pretty easily become dependent. If it wasn't for the issues with dependency and withdrawal it would be a ten out of ten for me. I will note that after I stopped using it semi-regularly, I became better at dealing with anxiety "on my own" so to speak, and experienced less anxiety overall as I improved my coping skills. Still, I'm really grateful for this medication and encourage other miserably anxious people out there to discuss it with their doctors. It really improved my life when I thought nothing could."

• Dawn
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 8, 2019

"I have taken two 0.5 tabs at bedtime for over 7 years. Sometimes I can just take one. I don't like having to take a medication but it helps me sleep. If I can get a decent nights sleep, I feel I can take on the next day. This medication works great and my dosage hasn't been increased in all these years."

• LDURAN
• November 13, 2008

"After taking this medication, I feel very tranquil. I am an easygoing person when I take it. I am calm, and I don't have that high feeling I hate. I am coherent but calm. No one really bothers me. It's a miracle because before, I used it, my husband used to get on my nerves, my kids would get under my skin at the grocery market. I wanted to knock out someone, but now I am a nice calm person that can be approached and even has fun."

• Gilda
• September 19, 2019

"I did get terrible withdrawal when I tapered off xanax last year. Now panic almost everyday. Will ask for valium instead of xanax, cuz longer half-life means less withdrawal. I'm so tired of being obsessive & terrified without meds, and sleepy with meds."

• Yessy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2019

"I was prescribed 0.5 for anxiety I have been taking half a tablet during day time if I have anxiety and .5 at night also if I need it. It does make me a little tired but the half seems to be good enough for me during daytime. After taking it I feel relief and the pressure on chest seems to settle quickly. Not all medicines agree with everyone but you have to keep trying until you find the right one."

• Phat...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 7, 2018

"I've taken xanax regularly for ~5 years. Having to deal with severe family issues, my general anxiety disorder has ramped up considerably these past 5 years. My dosage varies, as I take it as needed. Some days I take 1mg and many days I take none at all. I probably average .25mg/day and it has been extremely beneficial to me. Even on my worst days I realize that taking more won't help, and I will just have to get through that day at a maximum of 1mg. For me, xanax has been a very helpful tool in my turbulent life and as things start to level out, my usage decreases."

• notom...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 15, 2014

"Great for anxiety. However, only recommend using short term. I've gone through opiate withdrawing as well as benzo withdraws, and benzo withdraws are far worse. Never felt more suicidal...use with caution..."

• Anxio...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 2, 2015

"I am giving it 10, because it simply works, and it's the best med out there for anxiety. Bad thing is.. it's very addictive . I have been taking it for almost a year now, on and off, 0.5 if I feel very anxious before going to bed. Yes withdrawals can be bad, but don't listen to all the bad things people say when going off, if you need it you take it.. My mother has been on this med for 10 years as prescribed. If you don't abuse it. You have no reason to be scared. Cheers A!"

• James...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 8, 2016

"Was prescribed xanax (alprazolam) for GAD. First few months were a godsend. After I became dependent on them, the doctor- apparently not understanding the slightest thing about dependence- upped the dosage several times. I noticed that my anxiety seemed to be getting worse and I was afraid to leave the house- a problem I had never had before. Took me a while to realize the elephant in the room- it was the "anti-anxiety" drugs! After withdrawing from the drugs- which fortunately was easy compared to the nightmare I have seen some people describe, I noticed I felt less anxious and in general, more "alive". If you feel like your anxiety isn't improving after long term benzo use- the root of your problem may be the drugs themselves!"

• Agirl...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 15, 2019

"I will never take this medicine Xanax again one of my worst decision ever. Made me addicted couldn't get off it and for 3 years had bad side effects increased panic sweat heart racing 3 seizures if i didn't take another dosage. I weaned myself of Xanax with Lexapro, thank goodness I will never go back again worst drug ever!!!!!!"

• hyetx...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 4, 2013

"I suffer from anxiety/panic attacks as well as live a somewhat stressful lifestyle. Xanax has been my lifesaver and has been a tremendous aid in allowing me to continue to function in life on a daily basis. Truly a blessing in my life 100%."