Alprazolam for Panic Disorder User Reviews (Page 2)

• Beard...
• January 6, 2020

Xanax (alprazolam) "This drug Xanax does exactly what it’s supposed to do for panic attacks. It’s honestly the only prescribed drug I’ve ever taken that really fulfils what it says it will do. I’ve been taking this medicine for close to 20 years sometimes not for long periods of time but very steadily for about the past 7. I gave it nine stars bc it is super effective but has a good deal of drawbacks. For one, it’s crazy addicting. I feel I’m definitely addicted to it and start having very serious withdrawals if I skip a few days. Personally, I feel like it’s the lesser of two bad options being that not having it my life is just constant anxiety and panic but it creates its own anxiety knowing that you need it. I currently take 2 mg a day and sometimes I break it up throughout the day. If your anxiety is truly severe and strongly affecting your life I would recommend taking it but if that’s not the case I would use some discretion before getting involved with a drug as strong as this."

• Collin
• April 7, 2018

Xanax XR (alprazolam) "“I’m a proud United States Veteran, unfortunately I suffer from several mental illnesses due to service related issues. Panic disorder with agoraphobia being the worse and most debilitating one for me. I have been on almost ever SSRI, SNRI, MAOI, TCA’s, Beta blockers and antipsychotics. With nothing working but benzodiazepines! I have been on Klonopin, Valium, Ativan and Xanax They all work well but Xanax ER out of the Benzo family works best in my opinion. I was recently put on Xanax XR instead of Xanax IR and it works amazing for me! last through out the whole day nice and steady and I’m not even thinking about a next dose. Words cant describe how much it has changed my life in this past month. I take 1mg twice a day!"

• chand...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 20, 2013

Xanax (alprazolam) "I've tried Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa, and many more antidepressants and none of them worked for my severe anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I struggle with panic attacks on a daily basis, but Xanax has helped me so much and I've come a long way. Panic attacks are one of the worst conditions to have."

• There...
• January 14, 2015

Xanax (alprazolam) "I first started taking 0.25 mg. It worked like a miracle pill. I was also having trouble sleeping. I tried everything antidepressant, Ambien, Lunesta, Restoril you name it I tried it . Now after 3 hrs on Xanax I use a 1 mg pill before bed and I sleep like a rock and very rarely do I have a attack during the next day. If I do I take 0.25 mg and in 15 min I'm fine. For me it took care of both sleeping and panic attacks!"

• Hamst...
• October 1, 2008

Xanax (alprazolam) "I have used Xanax since 1996. I love it. It has saved my life so many times; I can't count. I have gone through different times in my life where I had to take 9mg a day just to survive the panic attacks. My attacks come in cycles. I have had them since I was 7 years old, and I am now 39. I am so tired of them and feeling them. I had a big one today, as a matter of fact. I am going through withdrawal of getting off Lexapro. I am never without my Xanax though. Simply carrying it around helps keep off the panic attacks sometimes. If I hadn't had it, I would have been put away or had killed myself long ago, because having panic attacks is no way to live."

• sactown
• May 26, 2015

Xanax (alprazolam) "I hear a lot of people saying the same thing about this being sort of like a miracle drug that is what my psychiatrist and dr call to. It is quite amazing how you can be going through a full blown panic anxiety attack and just not too long after taking xanax. It's like night and day. It's definitely good to have one of these on hand if you suffer from anxiety or panic disorder. Sometimes just knowing I have it and helps me. anyway 10 out of 10 very addictive but definitely works. As long as you're not popping them every couple hours I think most people on here will find that it works great.."

• Kay
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 1, 2019

Xanax (alprazolam) "After our son committed suicide I developed PTSD and panic disorder. Xanax literally saved my life. No big deal stopping this drug, but others have severe problems. By God's grace I'm off of all drugs."

• kyle
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 7, 2019

Xanax XR (alprazolam) "I use alprazolam ER. Have been on some form of benzo for panic issues 20-30 years. Xanax worked best. Problem was with it's relief time, # of hours it would work before needing to take another. I think the main issue was with my system's ability to notice the absence of fear because the medication would give me comfort by inebriation, feeling intoxicated. Which is fine for some people, but my system began needing more. Stopping would magnify my fear, bring on withdrawal, make life beyond miserable. I was given Xanax ER and my fear almost disappeared without intoxicating me; wish I could describe it more precise. All I know is I do not feel like my fear is being replaced by 2-3 pints of lager. It is gone almost always without having to increase medication. Pretty amazing for someone who has medication issues."

• desert
• May 26, 2020

Xanax XR (alprazolam) "Started Xanax XR 1mg about 10 years ago. I took it on and off for GAD. Then increased to 1mg plus 0.5mg if needed. Due to extended release my Dr kept telling me that it is not an addictive drug. Rubbish. Also tapering off is a problem because you can only do 0.5 mg at a time. So now after cancer and death in the family I had to stay on it for anxiety. New doctor (Psych) after 10 plus years. First word out of his mouth: I don't like prescribing Xanax XR that much. Great. Plus appointment are with telemedicine which stinks. The drug works but definitely dependence and tolerance. Any feedback would be nice"

• Nick
• March 23, 2018

Xanax (alprazolam) "I am one of those scared of taking any medication related to psych . I had a stable job for 20 years before the onset of anxiety and panic disorder . I thought I will brave it . So read books , took yoga etc, but it only got worse. Before long it was affecting by performance at work. Finally getting into elevators became impossible. Then I became almost house bound . People even began to notice . That’s when I resolved to solve this problem once and for all. After several trials with my doctor I found xanax and it completely changed my life. I take 0.5 mg daily . All my symptoms are gone . Thank goodness for that medication."

• Brian
• February 19, 2017

Xanax (alprazolam) "This medication is a miracle if you have extreme anxiety and panic attacks. I've been on it close to 10 years and have never changed my dose. If you don't overuse it and only take it when you can't take the anxiety anymore then you should be fine. Within about a half hour I'm feeling much better and my anxiety is at bay."

• DEEDEE
• September 28, 2019

Xanax XR (alprazolam) "I was on 0.5 mg (1/2 mg) 2x daily of regular Xanax for 15 years for panic attacks & anxiety disorder. It worked wonderfully and I had a very good quality of life with it. Suddenly last month, my psychiatrist of 20 years decided he no longer likes to prescribe regular xanax anymore. Well I had a very bad anxiety relapse when he prescribed me Xanax Extended Release 1 mg one time per day instead. It was horrible!! It felt like I didn't even take my xanax and I had waves of normalcy mixed with horrendous rolling anxiety & intermittent panic attacks daily, & nightly. What I didn't know was that it was only giving me .25 mg at a time 4 times per day. Well I was used to the 1/2 of a mg 2 times per day which was much stronger. People with anxiety or panic disorder notice every subtle detail and bodily change, so I started panicking when I felt like they weren't working. My anticipatory anxiety shot through the roof and I felt panicked for the past month. It has been a roller coaster ride!"

• Cummins...
• August 23, 2016

Xanax (alprazolam) "Started at 24. Took it until 44. It's the only medication that ever worked for me. I was a guinea pig for 6 months. 2 days after taking it, it was a miracle medicine. I actually called my Dr thanking him. I had finally gotten the elephant off my chest. Never abused it, sometimes dealing with anxiety so as not to get addicted. Are there any Drs left that will prescribe real, working medication for people who really need but do not abuse it. I do not need a psychiatrist, I just need (as one put it) one in hand just in case. Doctors today think it's taboo to even mention this medication. I'm not 15 nor do I abuse it. I take a 1 mg at night and sleep like a rock. Hey Drs, this medicine works!!!"

• Bill
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 3, 2016

Xanax (alprazolam) "I have chronic panic disorder/ agoraphobia ,if not for this drug I would be dead,now with all the conflict goin on about it ,I won't survive,im a 60 year old man who has been on 3 to 4mgs a day,how inhuman these new doctors are."

• Olaf
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2019

Xanax (alprazolam) "I was prescribed 0.5mg Xanax as needed for my PTSD, severe anxiety and panic attacks. I can say it works 100% . My panic attacks lasted about 45mins before it was prescribed and now they last about 5mins. I take about 1mg (2 doses of 0.5mg) when I feel it coming on. This drug saved my life! I am also on 150mg of Zoloft, and hydroxizine for the evening to keep my anxiety down and help me sleep. They say this drug is very very addictive but my Psychiatrist said it’s hard to get addicted if you use it correctly and only as needed. Make sure to not drink much with Xanax or it will make you sleep for a long time and super dangerous. I will be on this med for a very very long time."

• Ellie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 27, 2014

Xanax XR (alprazolam) "I've had severe panic attacks for most of my life. At first I began with 0.25mg of regular Xanax (IR) as needed, but found that I would feel it wear off. I now take 0.5mg of Xanax XR every morning, and it has been a complete life changer. I also struggle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Xanax XR has also helped lessen the symptoms of both of those as well, which I was not expecting. Xanax XR completely helps the racing thoughts, helps me stay in the moment, and overall helps me feel calm and at ease."

• panic...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 3, 2016

Xanax (alprazolam) "If I could give Xanax more stars, I would. I have Panic Disorder and during college, panic disorder with mild Agoraphobia. After being prescribed Xanax, whenever I felt the onset of a panic attack emerging, this medication would save me from spiraling into a cycle of uncontrolled panic.My agoraphobia is gone. I would only recommend taking it as needed. I couldn't be happier with my results and I can live a normal life knowing I have my 'security blanket' if I need it."

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

Xanax (alprazolam) "Well I've been taking Xanax for more than 22 years now for panic disorder. I'm literally addicted to Xanax. Doctor told me my panic disorder would last 6 months only, but turned out it lasted for years. 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 lack of nutrients. Started taking nutrients supplements. It worked but unfortunately I had to stick to Xanax for quite a while until I can 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 nutrients supplements and try tapering on Xanax. It will work. God bless."

• preoc...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 17, 2013

Xanax (alprazolam) "Excellent. It helps my anxiety tremendously and takes care of my panic attacks promptly. I highly recommend it. If you take it as prescribed you will not get addicted. I have been taking it for ten years. It also helps with my high blood pressure and tachycardia."

• Ninny
• March 28, 2016

Xanax (alprazolam) "It's so great to have something that finally works for me! It's fast acting and takes away my insane thoughts and brings me back to reality quickly .. My worries go away and i can feel like a normal person. I've been on ativan, clonazapam... And paxil and effexor in my younger days... The ativan did nothing .. The clonazapam was OK but is much better for sleep. The paxil and effexor were nightmares and had horrible side effects . I would never take that kind of medication again. I take 1-2 mg xanax when I get an attack or intrusive thoughts and it's the best thing for me ! I become a rational thinking person again.. And couldnt be happier to have something that really works. It's really improved my life."

• mzjs
• May 12, 2015

Xanax (alprazolam) "This medication is a real life saver for aviaphobics/clausterphobics with panic disorder. I find .25 mgs prior to boarding an then an additional .25-.50 as needed stops an attack in its tracks. This medication (coupled with relaxing music on my iPod )has given me the ability to conquer the anticipatory anxiety and the panic itself. I cannot recommend this medication enough for true panic disorder/panic attacks."

• Darren...
• June 30, 2016

Xanax (alprazolam) "Just wanted to give my experience with Xanax so far. I started having genuine anxiety attacks and all-day anxiety episodes about two months ago. But there were definitely signs of a building anxiety disorder before that. As opposed to normal anxiety, which we should all try to cope with as best as possible without unnecessary drugs. But these attacks had become all-day, distracting, genuinely life-disrupting experiences, tense muscles, constant intrusive thoughts, inability to concentrate on other things, etc. At that point, there's something wrong, and it needs to be diagnosed. Xanax works like a tourniquet for your mind - and sometimes you just need that. It won't cure the underlying issues, but it'll give your mind space to recuperate."

• Chloe
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 11, 2021

Xanax XR (alprazolam) "Over 40 yrs with panic disorder, bi-polar2, PTSD the only drug that worked Zyprexa - caused 80 extra lbs. so doctor discontinued. I continued with Xoloft & Depakote and 0.5 mg xanax 2-3 times a day. 2 years ago pulled me off the Depakote due to liver issues. My Xanax 0.5 mg IR intake went up and up and still felt panic. New doctor prescribed 2mg XR & Wow It changed my life. I take it twice a day,,,never crazing it like the IR. I just get up and go about my day! Honestly I’ve used it all and Xanax XR has calmed my anxiety and evened out my moods. Sometimes I forget to take the 2nd dose. It’s so nice not to be up and down all day fighting anxiety, panic and dread! It’s not a high for me, never has been, I just feel normal and do more writing, going out, etc. than I’ve done in years. I honestly did not see this coming but this drug has given me a whole new lease on life and life possibilities."

• 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"

• BigMoma
• January 15, 2015

Xanax (alprazolam) "I have been on Xanax 1mg twice a day and it has been a God send. I suffer from panic attacks and actually had to be hospitalized, I was placed on Klonopin and then I was switched to Xanax first at 0.5 mg than to 1mg it's a wonderful medicine however be very aware of this medicine being very addictive."