User Reviews for alprazolam oral

used in small dose at night

I was prescribed this for PMS Mood Swings. I become unbelieveably put off by the slightest things and was concerned I might hurt someone. As soon as I recognize these feelings come over me, I take a 0.5 pill and it calms me down. I've also been prescribed Diazapam for the same issue. I only take them as needed, as I am only prescribed enough to last during a PMS week.

What is a normal dosage? thanks

This is the least lethal form of sleeping aid I have used. Other aids either don't work or knock me out. I am a little concerned that my dosage is moving up. I used to take .25mg each night. Now I'm taking .75mg to 1.mg each night.

I was prescribed .5mg for my panic attacks and could take up to 3x a day. However, the worst withdrawal I have every had from any kind of drug is from this drug. Vomiting for days, incredible sense of smell where everything smelled awful and made the vomiting worse. 3 different times over the course of 6 months I ended up in the hospital but no one could diagnose the problem until one of my pain management doctors told me it sounded like alprazolam withdrawal symptoms. I have never taken another one since and have been fine. I am now taking diazepam and doing fine. But please watch how you take alprazolam and de-finitely discuss with a health care professional how to taper off the drug. I have had 17 surgeries over my lifetime but I was never so sick as I was these 3 times. Be careful........................Read More Read Less

this has been the only medication i have ever used thats has allowed me to fall asleep(not force me to sleep), and sleep all the way through the night.

I don't know what I did before this drug came along.....although I take (Niravam) - or the generic (alprazolam disintegrating tablets)- which I am so glad they finally made this more or less the generic melting form, it helps my attacks so fast but used to cost me almost $300.00 per month. Not sure about the addiction thing though because I have gone days without and am fine until I have another attack to the point where I cannot breath, sweat severely, and feel as though my heart is going to pop out of my chest and within 3 minutes after putting two .25mg on my tongue I am myself again. Highly recommend!!!!! Read More Read Less

My cardiologist prescribed this before my heart cath I was getting the next day. I had been having chest pain/pressure and took a .5 times 2 in an hour and not only did I relax, but the chest pain went away. The test showed normal so all I can assume is stress and these pills helped. I will be telling my family physician and maybe he will prescribe something not addictive.

Due to a recent break-up, especially around the holiday season, I needed something that would help with the anxiety, depression and that horrible feeling in the pit of my stomache. Although he was hesitant, my doctor prescribed Alprazolam to try for a couple of weeks. I'd have to say that it has been very effective. I only take 1/2 of a .5mg pill when I feel the anxiousness coming on and within about 15 minutes I feel much calmer, yet not "drugged". I can function normally throughout my work day and I feel it actually helps me concentrate better and be more productive. I'm not saying this is a miracle drug, it has just helped me through getting over the holiday slump and depression.Read More Read Less

Have been taking .05 for about 5 yrs. Usually 1/2 pill does the trick. I take it when I know am going into uncomfortable situation and can sometimes head off panic before it starts. Has worked wonders for me.

After taking this drug for 20 years, I have become cemically dependent on it. If I miss a dose I can hardly function.

This prescription drug has done me wonders going about a normal life without anymore panic attacks and blackouts, it sometimes makes me sleepy but it's worth having a calmer day.

anxiety with depression, stopped taking the depression pills due to severe hair loss and these pills helped with the anxiety

I have been taking 1mg 3x's a day for about 11 yrs. Then I was put on 3mg (xanax XR) for about 2yrs now. It works wonders, no more panic or anxiety attacks, it keeps me calm all day, but i still have trouble sleeping, so I take the regular xanax (2mg) before i go to bed. Now i sleep with no problem, and feel refreshed in the morning without being drowsy!! Hope this was helpful...<:)

I have been taking this medication for anxiety & depression. I am taking .05 mgs. Can I just syop taking with drug with no side affects and start taking Fluoxetine HCL 20mg cap, without any side affects???

Overall, I feel much calmer and more in control especially during stressfull times.