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wadingthruemotions
Veteran Member
Registered: March 2013
Location: Texas
Posts: 475
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Sun May 5, 2013
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $5.00| Rating: 9
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Helps with sleeping and anxiety symptoms pretty quickly.
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Very addictive
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It is great with anxiety and helps sleep. Problem is it is very addictive and that is one of the reasons I can no longer take this.
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Moodswing
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Registered: October 2012
Posts: 153
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Wed May 1, 2013
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $10.00| Rating: 8
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Drains out feelings and emotions when you are about to self injure or binge/purge. Has a half life in the body so after 4 1/2 hrs you do not feel drugged.
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Takes 30min to take effect. Only take it when you need it unlike antidepressants.
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Helped keep my bulimia under control.
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kmg0420
New Member
Registered: June 2012
Posts: 1
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Tue June 12, 2012
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: $12.00| Rating: 7
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helped anxiety and sleep issues
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memory loss, developed dependencey
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Helped with what I needed it for but when I wanted to stop taking it after a few months of use I was weined off and still had a seizure , had to be medically detoxed
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hobgoblins
New Member
Registered: November 2008
Location: Sacramento
Posts: 3
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Sat April 14, 2012
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $3.88| Rating: 10
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Switches off my "anxiety" switch
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Can put you to sleep
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Very helpful
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Oldenboy
New Member
Registered: February 2012
Posts: 4
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Tue February 28, 2012
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 9
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It works.
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None, although you don't want to take it every day or it might become habit-forming.
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Pretty much a life-saver.
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bathory
Junior Member
Registered: November 2011
Posts: 7
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Mon November 7, 2011
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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works very well for anxiety
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dr will no longer proscribe due to drug addicts
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it worked great for my anxiety symptoms and anger issues, but due to idiots who have been abusing the drug, people like me who flip out without the medication can no longer get it. so now i suffer.
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Aunt Donna
Grand Poohbah
Registered: November 2008
Location: Northeast Louisiana
Posts: 1698
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Sun December 19, 2010
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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Helps ease panic attacks
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If you too frequently, you build up a tolerance to the dosage and the dosage has to be increased
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I find it works well along with other medications as a rescuer from a panic attacks.
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somethingintheway13
Newly Joined
Registered: December 2008
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Sun June 13, 2010
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 3
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none
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didnt feel like it worked
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i took this and each time i took it, it felt like nothing happened
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Virginias
Newly Joined
Registered: December 2009
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Wed December 9, 2009
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $15.00| Rating: 6
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it works
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u build up a tollorence quick, very addictive
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I've been on this for about 4 years. You do build up a tollorence for this med and u will have to up ur dossege. Its very hard to get off of.U should really try other meds before this one. It does make ur skin bad and hair thin. Besides all that, when I want to get off it, the withdrawal will be horrible. Good luck
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garretis4real
Newly Joined
Registered: October 2009
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Tue October 20, 2009
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $9.77| Rating: 10
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Helps me sleep, and now I don't have racing thoughts. Plus I can leave my house again!
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Can be addictive.
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The best! If you have ANY problems that are mental, than take this! Your depression, worry, anxiety and stress will be gone. Just don't overdose.
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Topher
Grand Member
Registered: February 2005
Posts: 750
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Wed April 1, 2009
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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Short acting (~4 hrs), effective, low side effects
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addictive if over used
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I used to get panic attacks, especially after a manic episode. I would use Valium to prevent or treat panic. Valium lasts for about 8 hours which was more than needed. Xanax does the trick in a much shorter time. It is also effective to induce sleep when I am anxious about something specific.
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skittleburst14
Newly Joined
Registered: August 2008
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Sun August 10, 2008
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 4
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works very quickly
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rapid tolerance, pro-depressive
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I have been diagnosed with major depression, ADHD, anorexia, bulimia, insmonia but NOT anxiety. I was taking it at night to get to sleep (0.5mg), and it was working, but the sleep you get is not a good quality at all. I never found it addictive in the sense of wanting to take it. I was very happy to stop taking this even though I had to suffer through 3 straight days of being awake before finally sleeping. After many weeks off of it, I had a panic attack and thought I would try 0.5mg, and I found myself completely depressed for the next 8 hours. After that, I refused to take it. I think it could work VERY well for a select number of people who are using it under well supervised conditions. Other than that, I think the potential for over-use/misuse is sky-high; you definitely have to be careful not to ramp up the dose unnecessarily.
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popra
Newly Joined
Registered: June 2008
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Mon June 30, 2008
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: $90.00| Rating: 1
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works when you are using it
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this drug will make you worse when you stop using it.
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This drug will ruin your life. If you are one of the fortunate people to have not tried this drug then make it stay that way. It will make you worse then when you started when you try coming off it. This drug should be banned and it makes me so angry that it was made to help people. The natural way for recovery is the right way - hypnotherapy, relaxation therapy, counseling.
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savwig10
Newly Joined
Registered: June 2008
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Sun June 1, 2008
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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Stops my panic attacks in its tracks
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Affects short term memory
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I have suffered with severe panic attacks brought about by agoraphobia, and panic disorder for the past 5 years. I tried the natural route, therapy, and other medications. I take 100mg of Zoloft daily, and only take 0.25mg of xanax when I feel like I may have a major panic attack, which since raising my zoloft from 50mg to 100 mg daily has almost wiped out the need for any use of xanax. Xanax is addicting, which is why I chose to take Zoloft, and supplement the Zoloft with xanax as back up for when I am under a lot of stress. Without the xanax, I would have to say, I would still be confined to my house, barely eating, and not participating in any of my childrens social events. I still suffer from anxiety, but I am managing it much better. I highly recommend Xanax for those of you that suffer with panic disorder, but use it only when needed.
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Lynnestar
Newly Joined
Registered: April 2008
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Wed April 9, 2008
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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quick remedy to a panic attack
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can make you extremely tired
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I suffer from severe panic attacks that can last for hours. I have a fear of medication and convince myself I get all the side effects. Xanax is great for when you feel an attack coming on. It allows your body to stop getting so worked up. However, you cannot take it long term and you cannot drink alcohol. I was only taking a .25 when absolutely necessary. If you are very worked up, xanax will bring you down to a normal state. If you are not that intensely worked up, it can make you feel VERY tired. I usually drink a soda with it.
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carla2day
Newly Joined
Registered: April 2008
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Fri April 4, 2008
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 4
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Good for anxiety as needed but not everyday
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Dangerously addictive, and bad withdrawal symptoms
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Beware of this medication, as it is very addictive and withdrawal process is very uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous.
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djmojo
Newly Joined
Registered: February 2008
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Wed March 19, 2008
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 5
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fast acting
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short effective time, try klonipin, it lasts longer and is smoother
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Is good drug when you're crazy manic, exellent in fact, but be carefull using for any length of time.......it's a Benzo people!
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boomslang
Junior Member
Registered: February 2007
Posts: 16
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Sun March 16, 2008
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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Relieves anxiety quickly, very slight euphoria
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Stops all emotions, not just anxiety
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Xanax is an interesting medication, it has very positive effects if used correctly but negative ones if used incorrectly. Xanax, as you already know, is very addictive because tolerance is built up quickly. It causes drowsiness so if you have never taken it then do not drive after you take it until you know how you will react to it. I have taken 1mg Xanax XR for over a year now and it still makes me slightly hyptnotized after I take it, a little sleepy. But it helps my anxiety. I also take 0.5 mg ativan at night to help me sleep. I will be talking with my doctor soon to figure out what to do because my anxiety is back.
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STEF_STAR
Newly Joined
Registered: February 2008
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Thu February 21, 2008
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: $60.00| Rating: 4
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Very Calming
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Comatose State
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I was put on this med by my general doctor for anxiety. Which very well could have somewhat been daily stress. Which is not supposed to happen. After THREE years of daily 6 mgs doses I was hooked. When I stopped taking it because I was feeling fine, my stomach would kill, I could not sleep, sweating & I would feel like puking.I HAD to maintain a daily dose in my system to feel NORMAL, not even calm.I am 26 years old & 110 lbs. So I started when I was 23. When I started going to a psych I was diagnosed with Bipolar. All I had been doing for 3 years is masking the problem.I don't drink or do drugs. I do not have an addicting personality. But even now after getting myself off these drugs from fear of being a druggie, I STILL crave that numbing, self medicating feeling.Benzos are THE most dangerous drug around I think. (Script wise.)Even now my memory is nonexistent. The past 3 years are a blur to me.The fact I did not want to stop taking them, told me it was time to.It caused me to slur & other odd behaviors which society does not except. lol.I am now on Seroquel waiting to add one more for my behavior. Seroquel helps with the destructive high manias I had, not with the lows.PLEASE BE CAREFUL WITH THIS DRUG. IF YOU ARE ON IT FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME WHEN YOU TRY TO STOP YOU COULD HAVE A SEIZURE. IT IS A VERY COMMON THING WITH THIS.
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Anonymous
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Tue February 5, 2008
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1
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IT WORKED For A Short Time
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Then It Tended To Make Me Worse & AllMy SKIN SHEDED ? Had To Be HOSPITALIZED.
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ITS JUST TOOOO ADICTIVE TO GIVE TO PEOPLE,ITS THE Elite BENZO & NOTHING WORKS AFTER IT.
THANK THE ARIAN
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arian
Newly Joined
Registered: January 2008
Location: AUSTRALIA
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Sat February 2, 2008
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1
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THEY WORKED FOR A WEEK OR SO 1mgm TWICE DAILY ,6 YEARS & UP TO 14 PER DAY FOR CUSHING SYNDROME & AGRAPHOBIA.
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NOW IVE BEEN DIAGNOSED OCD THEY SEY THEY WERE THE WRONG MEDS TO BE ON.
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THE PRODUCT SHOULD ONLY BE USED IN HOSPITALS & NOT SENT HOME THEY ARE TOOOO ADICTIVE,
THANKS THE ARIAN
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summerteeth
Newly Joined
Registered: November 2007
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Fri November 30, 2007
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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calms me down, helps me sleep
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dizziness (in the beginning)
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The first time around (when I was in college) I took the .5mg of generic Xanax and I could barely get out of bed. My friends literally had to grab my ankles and pull me out of bed so I could get to class (usually late).Now the second time around, I'm on 1mg Xanax XR, and I absolutely love it. There is one problem; sometimes it makes me incredibly dizzy and disoriented. I quickly have found the solution; if I chug a bottle of water after taking it I feel fantastic.
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tanbeachbunny12
Newly Joined
Registered: November 2007
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Mon November 26, 2007
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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Helped my panic!
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I take this for my panic attacks and it always works in getting me to calm down i have .25 but break it in half .
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TammyGrl0528
New Member
Registered: November 2007
Location: Ohio
Posts: 1
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Mon November 5, 2007
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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Took me right out of a panic attack when I was having one.
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NONE!
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I used .25-.5 mg of this when I was having a panic attack. It ALWAYS took me down, and made me feel "normal" again.
I am no longer on it, per my pdoc.
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joycesvoices
Newly Joined
Registered: August 2007
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Sat October 27, 2007
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 9
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works quickly in a panic attack
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addictive
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helped me overcome agorapophobia by knowing I could take a pill if panic was too much
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xp1155
Member
Registered: August 2007
Location: Florida
Posts: 150
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Sun August 26, 2007
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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PROS:
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stops panic and anxiety attacks, helps you sleep, doesn't stay in your system for too long
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drowziness, dizziness, body becomes too tolerant if taken daily
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I've been on and off Xanax for over five years. This is the ONLY drug that helps my panic and anxiety attacks. It also helps take the edge off a day of major depression. This drug should not be used daily because the longer you take it, the more your body adjusts to the medication and you will need a higher dose. This drug can be addictive for SOME people, not all. It should be a back-up in case of a panic or anxiety attack or on nights when you just can't sleep due to anxiety or depression. I highly recommend this drug for those who need something every now and then; but if you suffer daily from anxiety or panic attacks, I would encourage you to look at other treatments with your doctor.
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fiorella
Newly Joined
Registered: August 2007
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Tue August 7, 2007
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 9
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Really helps in an acute panic attack
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If the usage is regular, it may start causing too much tiredness and loss of energy
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This is a really good pill for acute panick attack, but one shouldn't start taking it on day basis, as for ensuring that the attack doesn't come therefore, cause it can make you too tired if taken every day, even small amounts.
So one should take let's say only one alprazolam per day, like 0,5 mg, because it's not realistic not to take at all if you really have a panic disorder, but it's better to save the rest of the pills for a situation when they are really needer, if you're going in the center of the city, travelling somewhere, facing some situation where you've had panic feelings.One good thing about alp. is that it doesn't make you numb and emotionless like some SSRI-pills, and it really helps immediately, not after 3 weeks or so.
And one doesn't HAVE to increase the dosage, in terms as if the original relatively low dosage wouldn't work after a while if you don't increase, growing the dosage is not necessary, it's voluntary allthough allways easy to do so like in all benzos.
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little_one
Newly Joined
Registered: June 2007
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Wed June 27, 2007
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: $0.10| Rating: 4
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helped me sleep better
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makes you feel like you have no energy
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It just made me really sleepy, I had to take a nap during the day. I'm not really sure that it helped my anxiety, it kind of made me more depressed because i had no energy.
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cheeeers
Newly Joined
Registered: June 2007
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Thu June 14, 2007
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 4
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calmed me down
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memory loss, extreme drowziness
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It was alright- in that it calmed me down. I have extreme panic disorder so its fabulous in that respect. However I had severe memory loss, and extreme drowiness which cause me to sometimes not be able to get up if I had been sitting down, lying down etc. I only take xanax now when im extremly anxious and on the verge of losing my mind as I hate the side effects- so not having a more long term even a short term treatment with less severe side effects makes it hard for me to function properly in society with my extreme symptoms of panic disorder. i spose it works for some and not for others.
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nibbanalice
Newly Joined
Registered: May 2007
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Thu May 24, 2007
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1
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nothing positive
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makes one fall down, loose sense of direction
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This made me into nobody. Developed extreme fear toward anything from a pencil to trees outside. Became very sensitive to noise. Kept falling down. Stopped talking entirely. Lost sleep. Felt agitated. Anxious. Lost vision. Face turned yellowish. Hands lost control. I can't recall the rest. I died once with this medicine. I quit taking it after being on it for a couple of weeks or so.
Felt so much better as soon as I stopped taking it. I don't know why my doctor
thought this is good for me.
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lunakit
Newly Joined
Registered: April 2007
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Thu April 12, 2007
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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alleviates anxiety & panic attacks well & quickly
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addictive
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I've been prescribed this for anxiety/PAs/dysphoric mania for many years. It works but it's addictive; most people who take it regularly have to keep increasing the dose to get the same effect and that's what happened to me. When my pdoc put me on depakote for mania I was able to drastically cut my daily xanax dosage. Now if I'm going into a superstressful situation, I can take .25 and really feel the difference. Xanax works but it's a better short term than long term solution to anxiety and PAs.
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melpaco
Newly Joined
Registered: October 2006
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Sun April 1, 2007
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $2.50| Rating: 7
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calms the nerves, clears the mind
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makes focusing difficult, clears the mind too much at times
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Xanax is a good drug for soothing anxiety and for clearing and calming one's mind. For those with ADD or ADHD, Xanax can be very helpful in calming jitters and scattered thoughts, though it can also make focusing on tasks or problems even more of a task.
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conanrox
Newly Joined
Registered: March 2007
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Fri March 23, 2007
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 9
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helped anxiety and sleep
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memory problems
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It relieved my anxiety and paranoia tremendously. I only take it when I feel anxious because it effects my memory a lot and made me feel out of it.
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so_it_goes
Junior Member
Registered: February 2007
Location: Tennessee, USA
Posts: 7
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Mon February 12, 2007
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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it is effective in controlling my anxiety and panic attacks
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I have not experienced any side effects
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I think xanax my be getting a bad rating for being addictive. My rx is for up to 6mg per day but I do not always require the higher doses. I often do not take any. I have never had to have early refills in over 4 years of taking xanax. I don not drink alcohol. Perhaps those people prone addictive behaviors should avoid xanax.
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mommy3
Junior Member
Registered: November 2006
Posts: 11
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Fri December 29, 2006
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1
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You can't feel a thing
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Addictive
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I have heard wonderful things about this drug from the addicts in my life! But as a cure all...Therapy and time is a way better treatment. I think doctors should be more careful before prescribing this drug.
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Speeddemon
Member
Registered: July 2006
Location: Ballwin, MO, USA
Posts: 41
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Tue October 3, 2006
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $2.50| Rating: 10
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Works fast
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Made me a bit dizzy at first
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It worked for my anxiety after only 1 pill.
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eskielover
just me wantng to be free
Registered: October 2004
Location: Kentucky, USA
Posts: 9017
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Thu September 14, 2006
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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PROS:
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helps control anxiety
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CONS:
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level needs increased the more I took
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The theory was that changing the anxiety meds helped make them start working again at a lower level. However in reality, it didn't help me at all because I kept needing a higher & higher amount no matter what the med.
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