User Reviews for alprazolam oral

I've suffered from panic attacks (usually while driving) and depression for 40 years. Alprazolam ER 2mg with Alprazolam 0.5 mg (prn) has truly saved my life. Anxiety attacks are no joke! I loved to travel - and with this med I was able to fly 3 hrs to Chicago from Raleigh and back (a miracle back in the 80's - 90's). Unfortunately, with age - people tend to add more disease diagnoses, more meds and maintenance meds often lose their effectiveness over the years. Yet there is so little emphasis on mental illness (Why?!) ... that newer, more effective meds, treatments or surgeries just don't exist. At least not in this country! Xanax remains the premium, most effective treatment. Yet, the stigma still persists in an ignorant place. Our gov't keeps making these meds (not drugs!) more costly and harder for patients to access. "Show your ID!" Fewer, if any refills, etc. Just because "some people" abuse drugs - does NOT make it OK to threaten, harass, punish or make it more difficult for (patients!) through no fault of their own - to obtain the meds they NEED for their dx. condition. "Tricyclics" (in the 80's) were the only meds I was ever prescribed that worked for me better than Xanax or any anti-depressants ... they worked well! But were (somehow) discontinued or fell out of favor. Who cares if they get TD (maybe) if they can have a normal, decent life again! Or if they don't commit suicide because they can't get the help/meds they need ... Your health involves your "Mind + Body + Spirit" all intricately working together. Problems with one - involve ALL of the rest. Thank you. Retired RNC, BSN (20 yrs)Read More Read Less

it worked fine

I grew up in a horrific alcoholic family with mental illness, suicide, violence etc., I didn’t realize my “ambition” was severe anxiety until I was in my 30’s. I would catch myself with clenched fists, locked jaw, waking up wanting to vomit. I thought all this was normal. I was given Xanax for a flight and could t believe the difference. I felt normal for the first time in my life. I’ve been on 3 mg 3x per day for 12 years. I tried coming off because of the stigma and I’m in AA. That was awful so I’m back on and I don’t care. The only thing is I notice slight differences in strength with generic versus brand. Sometimes generic seems weak. Brand is a fortune. Read More Read Less

My son who was 18 at the time became addicted to Xanax, 25 years later he still suffers the side effects of his addiction. I would strongly suggest this drug not to be prescribed and look for other alternatives.

Today Dr. prescribed me, I am wondering can it may cause weight loss.

Can this drug effect blood pressure?

I am sleeping well. No side effects.

it reduces anxitey and tension

Does Xanax work hell yes it does. Is it addictive Hell yes it is. Before you start know what you are getting into. Have a discussion with your doctor about a plan on how long you will be on it, a plan to taper off it, and a long term plan to deal with your anxiety. Xanax is a band aid and it has serious side effects. Anyone who says it doesnâ??t is a flat out liar. It messes with your memory for starters. You build up a tolerance quickly and will need a higher dose to get your desired effect. Once you have taken enough for long enough you canâ??t just stop taking it. You can have seizures and die. Many periodontal know this and doctors donâ??t bother mentioning it when the give or out. My advice would be only take it when you really need it and try to find a way to deal with your anxiety long term without this drug. Get therapy and find a way to deal with the issues causing that anxiety head on. Easier said than done. Good luck I know how you feel and wish you the bestRead More Read Less

My veterinarian prescribed this drug for my dog's extreme anxiety during thunderstorms. It helps her so much,and frankly me too! LoL!

I was put on this medication 22 years ago after a complete hysterectomy. Not being able to take the hormone pills. This has worked great. I function very well with it. It's 2019, and all the dr's want to take you off it. Called control! Well it's too late, and I am thinking about the ER pill of this may keep it in my system longer and not having to take it 4 x daily. It will be like pulling teeth with the dr. But yes this works very well for Anxiety, panic attacks and etc.

I previously took this medicine every day, along with my antidepressant which I have been taking for years. I now only have to take alprazolam as needed, if I have anxiety, or trouble getting to sleep and it works great. I guess if I wasn't on the antidepressant I would probably have to take the alprazolam daily. But I have had no problems with alprazolam being addictive, ever. It has helped me in the past when I've had severe anxiety attacks, and it now continues to help if I still have anxiety attacks, and problems getting to sleep. I'm happy to have this med, and would recommend it to anyone needing relief from anxiety or sleeplessness, etc.Read More Read Less

epileptic seizures

i am a w.m.over 50<60 have always had bad anxioty ADHD now AADHD been taking it bout 3yrs.realy helped dealing with my wife's terminal cancer we fought for four years. her death 1.5yrs past was an emotional killer.sank into super depression. alprazolam is the only thing that kept me from suicide or worse i am sure.it made me just clear enough to think about the people who truely have love for me when i did not.i am sure it helped me see a little clearity betwen the fine fine spaces between the bouts of TOTAL DEPRESSION.had no regaurd for life(mine or anybody within my five foot circle of my space). alpraz.ER was and is my only glimps of love within me and contol(so to speek)of my very very quick temper and rage, so i supoze(i am sure)put my depression in a bit of check for short piriods of time just for the short glimps of reality.rounded the rough edges of depression,anxioty,loss of love(hatetred for myself and anyones life) and was and is a lifesaver for myself and the fools(anyone wanting to confront or joke at my expence)who have no idea of the CRAZY thoughts in this confused and so messed up mush of a brain....Read More Read Less

I take 0.5 Alprazolam about 50% of the time to aid sleep or if i think a situation is going to be very stressful. No bad side effects. Been five years. Competitive triathlete age group champion-no side effects maybe some gas which can be funny ! recommend .

Although I use it mainly for sleep, I also use it for anxiety. Being reduced to 1 mg for sleep and receiving only 30 per month leaves m with none for anxiety. What to.do?

Very effective also very habit forming. Withdrawal is horrendous.

This medication has helped me greatly.