Xanax for Panic Disorder User Reviews (Page 3)

• Spo...
• August 9, 2013

"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."

• Fel...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 3, 2014

"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."

• Kah...
• August 15, 2016

"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."

• cec...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 2, 2015

"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."

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

"This medication has saved my life. I wasn’t myself for months until my doctor prescribed me this medication. I take it twice daily. I’m more happy, I can handle things life throws my way rather than 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."

• alp...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 21, 2013

"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."

• Dav...
• August 23, 2019

"I have been taking Xanax for 7 years now. And I do not feel like myself anymore. Everything has become worse step by step since I started this! I can barely go out now! Xanax took my life away! My agoraphobia and panic attacks have increased over 1000 times! I'm so addicted to this medicine by now, so if I miss one dose, I get crazy panic and feel I will DIE and get a stroke or heart attack! Have been close to calling an ambulance many times! I had one bad seizure a while ago. NOW I have decided to quit this 'medicine' but at the hospital under the supervision of a doctor! I cannot quit myself! I have been taking 4 mg every day for 7 years! Please STAY AWAY FROM THIS DRUG! If you take it for years, it will be like selling your soul to the devil! Xanax is the devil's candy! I would have torn my first prescription in 2 parts if I could travel back in time! Now I need 4 mg a day, at least just to survive! Only to keep my nose above the surface! Remember I WARNED YOU! I lost my girlfriend! Pray for me, please!"

• aar...
• March 10, 2016

"I had horrible anxiety from 14 to 21, then I got prescribed Xanax 0.25, and my life changed. I was going out with friends, didn't care about little things like what people think of me-it was great! Then at 23, I decided I was good, I didn't need it anymore and had 4 months of hell getting off. I'm now 29, and I've dealt with the anxiety every day, and it got easier, but it was still a small burden. Something was missing. I just got back on it a few weeks ago, and now I've worked harder than ever. I was promoted to assistant manager within 2 weeks of starting back on 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 I'm the go-to guy at work. I work 50 hours a week."

• Pki...
• October 26, 2012

"My panic lasted all day, it came on after 2 months of being unemployed for the 1st time in my life. I could not function. I was always thinking negative, scared, had hot and cold flashes, and could not eat. Just over 2 years ago, I went through bankruptcy and lost just about everything my wife and I worked for all our lives, including our home. I was put in the hospital's mental ward for 17 days, no medicines worked. As a last resort, I underwent electroconvulsive therapy, and it worked. This time, as mentioned, I was given Xanax, and within 20 minutes, I was back to normal after almost a month of feeling worthless. This medicine has saved my life, and now I can function again. I take a half mg in the morning and another half mg around evening."

• Dog...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 16, 2017

"Xanax has been a lifesaver for me. I have been diagnosed with panic disorder and depression since I was a teenager. I learned through lots of therapy that my issues are environmental and chemical. There are times when meditating and positive affirmations do not work during my attacks. This is when I take my Xanax so I can function like a normal human being. I do not abuse my Xanax and have been on the same dose (0.5 mg) for the last 10 years. There was a time that I was having multiple panic attacks daily for months. Xanax helped me stay sane until my psychiatrist found the right SSRI for me. I think that this drug is great as long as you have a good doctor and use the appropriate amount."

• NJa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 22, 2018

"This drug can be habit-forming, so control your desire to dose and skip doses to 'up' yourself in terms of pills. Once you master the addictive side of this medicine, it can be a REAL benefit for anxiety disorders. It's given me control over my life again. I love this medication, but I respect it and am afraid of it at the same time. ONLY take it when you need it, do that, and it will be an asset."

• cor...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 1, 2018

"I have been taking Xanax for 30 years and could not have survived without it. I take half of .025 when needed, so not every day. Sometimes my anxiety flares up, and I may have to take it a few days in a row. One time when my son was in the hospital due to a bad accident, I took it every day for 8 months straight to calm me. I have bad agoraphobia when it comes to large buildings and needed it to get into the huge hospital. When I stopped taking it after 8 months, I had no symptoms at all... If you take a low dose, you will have no problem with it, and it will keep your anxiety down so you can live your life."

• goo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2015

"When I'm at my worst, or I literally have so many racing thoughts, or I get too agitated, I take half or 1 mg, smoke tobacco, and I'm fine. It's amazing, I have not found this drug addictive. I only need it when I'm thinking or having an anxiety attack. I'm going to a psychiatrist and am hopefully going to be prescribed it. It has blessed me and made me think clear thoughts without overthinking. Best suited if you're diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety, or panic attacks."

• Anonymous
• April 6, 2008

"Efficacy never in doubt with this fast-acting benzodiazepine. Alprazolam works on the neurotransmitter GABA to induce calming effects. It is useful to many patients who try it and is preferred over similar medications because of its relative safety. Regardless of how it is used, it is very potent and may be habit-forming. A typical dose for a recreational user or someone addicted to this drug may be many times what would be considered safe. If taking Xanax more than 4 mg per day, then slowly taper."

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

"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 treatment 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."

• Pat...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 29, 2019

"Well, I've been taking Xanax for more than 22 years now for panic disorder. I'm literally addicted to Xanax. The doctor told me my panic disorder would last 6 months only, but it turned out it lasted for years. The doctor didn't inform me about the addictive nature of Xanax. Only in 2007, after much research, I found out that all my mental disorders are caused by a lack of nutrients. I started taking nutrient supplements. It worked, but unfortunately, I had to stick to Xanax for quite a while until I could find a way to quit it altogether. Though Xanax is useful in treating anxiety and panic disorder, unfortunately, it is a terrible and addictive drug. I urge you all to take nutrient supplements and try tapering on Xanax. It will work. God bless."

• Cor...
• July 8, 2014

"I take 0.25 mg three times a day for panic attacks. I wish I could say Xanax stops the panic attacks completely, but it only lessens the symptoms until I feel okay enough to calm myself down with breathing exercises. Other than that, Xanax is a miracle."

• Ste...
• May 26, 2013

"This is an absolutely wonderful medication. Xanax, along with 40 mg of Prozac, has given me my life back. No more insane panic attacks and no more not being able to sleep. Take no more than what the doctor says to take in one day."

• Lov...
• January 4, 2016

"I have been taking Xanax for about one month now, and my life has drastically changed. I get really bad hot flashes, and when I started taking this, I noticed immediate results. One huge tip I have is to eat really healthy, and also on days where you have time, take Xanax and go work out hard. Run on the treadmill, lift weights, or swim. With all these things incorporated into my life, I am much happier, have my social life back, and I am able to show my natural talents without the fear of doom."

• Lov...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 7, 2017

"Xanax literally saved my life. A year ago, I was having probably four panic attacks a day. I couldn't go anywhere without freaking out and thinking I was going to die. I was so scared because it didn't feel like a typical panic attack, like I was falling or something. I got Xanax .25, and I was able to completely diminish my attacks. No therapists or anything else worked for me like Xanax has. I personally didn't find it addictive because I was in such a terrible state. I don't take it very often now, but I don't know where I would be without it."

• Sal...
• March 21, 2024

"I've been taking Xanax for panic disorder for approximately 27 years. It's the only medication that works for me. I've tried SSRIs to no avail. And I can't take tricyclic antidepressants due to also having a heart arrhythmia. I'm not convinced they would work for this condition anyway. A longer-acting benzodiazepine wouldn't be sufficient either because we who have panic disorder need something fast. Panic attacks are a living hell. There are over-the-counter meds like Benadryl and Meclizine that help some with prevention, but if and when the attacks come, Xanax is the only medication that works. I have never abused this medication, and I hope to God it is never taken off the market. It works."

• JD9...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 5, 2023

"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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 25, 2018

"I have been on Xanax for 19 years. I take 1 mg five times a day with no problems. They have been a great medication in my life. I suffer from anxiety, bipolar type 2, OCD, PTSD, and major depression, so life is not easy, and this med helps me get up in the morning, shower, eat, dress, and get my kids off to school. But everyone is right, this drug is very dangerous if you abuse it. This drug is not for everyone."

• Mik...
• March 19, 2008

"Completely helps with panic disorder, PTSD, and GAD. I have all three, and Xanax provides immediate results to help calm me down. This is the only medication that works for my condition, and I recommend this to those who need help fast."

• FlP...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 10, 2016

"I have had panic attacks and anxiety since my teens (approx. 30 years now). When I was younger, the doctor prescribed .25 mg Xanax, and it did nothing for me as a teenager. I didn't take more than a few dosages. Over the years, the panic attacks have become more severe and interfere with my health and life. I decided to introduce Xanax back into my life. I have been taking it as needed for 1.5 years. It is not needed every day. Sometimes I take .50 mg. Sometimes I might need 1 mg for the entire day. It has saved my life. I am currently working on biofeedback and CBT to better manage the ups and downs. I tried two SSRIs, and let's just say they made things a lot worse. Prozac was awful. Xanax works with the right doctor and therapy. You are not alone."