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I know that, as an anxiety and panic attack sufferer, I look at things negatively. I was prescribed zoloft, and xanax to help until the zoloft kicks in. Of course I am needlessly worrying what affect the xanax will have. But I feel like I'm going crazy and i'm constantly on edge. I was prescribed a low dose as needed. I would like to hear from others who are on xanax, I guess a reassurance that I don't have to worry:)
Posted on 07/18/08, 12:07 pm
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Reply #11 - 07/18/08  5:13pm
" I cannot take SSRIs, so benzos are the only thing I can take for my anxiety. Xanax, and Xanax XR, do not make me sleepy. They actually wake me up a bit.

Good luck. "
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Reply #12 - 07/18/08  6:49pm
" Honestly, xanax saved my life last year when my life was falling apart. It enabled me to get back on my feet. This year I am doing much better and need it less and less. I do not want to become addicted to it so I make sure that I only use it when absolutely necessary. "
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Reply #13 - 07/18/08  7:49pm
" I really appreciate everyone's advice:) I was prescribed .25 1 tablet 2x daily as needed. My doc told me to half one tonight to see its effect, but i am tired from no sleep last night i don't know if i'd feel the effect... "
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Reply #14 - 07/19/08  12:36am
" Xanax doesn't seem to calm the central nerve system to help insomnia. I've started to take one melatonin (3mg) tablet for sleep. It seems working better and safer than sleeping pills. "
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Reply #15 - 07/19/08  2:10am
" I've been on xanax for 30 years. I now feel my body became so ammune to the xanax that it dosn't help me to fall asleep at night the way it use too... Now I have to take 2 xanax along with 2 sominex. "
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Reply #16 - 07/19/08  7:46pm
" Be careful - don't go off Xanax without help
It is great for anxiety and can help
but everyone is different and meds react
different on everyone
Good luck "
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