Alprazolam (Generic Xanax) Reviews

Alprazolam chills me out just the right amount

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Rated 5 out of 5

I have Chronic Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder. I'm not at all ashamed to talk about it because I really wish mental disorders were better understood by people. I'm not crazy, I just worry too much. I have lots more of the chemical serotonin running around in my brain than most people. i was born that way, and have to use medication to control it. My doctor prescribed Xanax for me. I take the generic form, Alprazolam, in the lowest dose available, (.05 mg), four times a day, as needed. Sometimes I only take it 2 or 3 times a day, according to my stress level, etc. I can just say that it works perfectly for me. I have been taking the same dose for about 8 years, and have never wanted...

Alprazolam (Xanax) - I wish I would have had this sooner

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Rated 4 out of 5

The link below will tell my story of how stress, anxiety and depression led to an imbalance in my brain chemistry.  I did not realize at the time how much these factors could affect me physically.  When I started having severe symptoms I was convinced that it was mental; and I was ashamed to go to the doctor.  I figured that she would send me to a psychiatrist who would "counsel" me; but I knew that just talking to someone wasn't going to help me.  I also knew that I couldn't wait months for psychiatric sessions to bring me back to normal because my physical condition was deteriorating rapidly.

Out of desperation I finally did go to the doctor and found out that my ...

Alprazolam

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Rated 3 out of 5

I was prescribed this medicine along with a cocktail of antidepressants. The alprazolam didn't do any good for me. I have heard it is successful with other patients but it just didn't solve the debilitating anxiety and worry. I was started on .25mg once a day, increased to 2x a day, finally moved to 1mg a day at bedtime and was ultimately taking 3mg a day, 1m 3x/day. It didn't make me sleepy or lethargic but it left me feeling the way I always had. I used the medication for about 3 months before my doctor switched me to another anxiety medicine. 

I think it's extremely important to let patients know that not every medication works for every individual. Each person has a different chemistry and requires a very specific treatment plan to help with depression and anxiety. The generic form of Xanax didn't help me the way I had hoped. There were no major side effects other than sweating and mild sleepiness for me. I hope this medication helps those who need it most.

Xanax (Alprazolam is the generic) is definitely a winner!

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Rated 5 out of 5

Xanax (Alprazolam is the generic) is definitely a winner!  When I first was diagnosed with asthma and had bouts of not being able to breathe right, I would panic, which just made it worse.  At the same time, I could never get a full night's sleep.  Sometimes, I would go for nights without sleep.  My other problem was the stress I was under at the time.  I am a worry wart for sure.  My doctor prescribed Xanax, which would be able to help with all of those problems.  It is totally true!  My panic attacks would calm down, and since then, have gotten much better.  I've also adjusted better with my asthma through the years and deal with it better.  It definitely helps with the insomnia, which has improved, but I still need it for that occasionally.  Xanax is a big plus for me!

This drug has been a life saver for me on many occasions!!

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Rated 5 out of 5

Anxiety is never a welcoming feeling to its sufferers. It hits when it wants to and it does not care the time nor place that it hits. I have suffered with anxiety and panic attacks since I was a teenager. They are horrible and I will tell you, there are times I didn't think I was going to make it. Thankfully, Xanax or its generic name, Alprazolam, was prescribed for me from one of my doctors. While Alprazolam did make me a tad sleepy the first couple of times I took it, I figure I would much rather be sleepy than dealing with that unwelcome feeling that anxiety leaves its victim with.

If any one is not sure what medication is best for their anxiety disorder then they should definitely speak with their physician but for me, there was no second guessing Xanax. Alprazolam is the medication for me when it comes to handling my anxiety and panic disorder.

Not for me but loved by others

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Rated 3 out of 5

Ah xanax, the drug that is abused by those who would be looking for a quick high, but quite wonderful for those who suffer from anexity.  Xanax has been around for a LONG LONG time.  I personally don't like it for my anexity, it's not long acting enough.  But I do know pleanty of people who take it and don't abuse it and they swear by it for their social anexity disorder as well as taken in conjunction with other things in order to treat mild to severe panic attacks.  me personally the pill would make me hungry, give me dry mouth and put me to sleep.  Of course I wasn't having any panic attacks while I was on it, but then again I wasn't concious either.  I find ...

Saved my life!

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Rated 5 out of 5

I used to have about 12 panic attacks per day.  I must have been burning an awful lot of calories because I have gained substantial weight since the beginning of using this medication.  

Despite all the controversy over alprazolam and its addictiveness, it has been well-worth it to me.  I have been taking relatively moderate doses of .5-1mg once to twice daily.  Several years ago I was taking much more, about 1-2mg 1-3 times a day.  I did develop a bit of an addiction but was able to titrate down off it without too much difficulty.

I also take Zoloft for my depression and coming off of that medication has been by-far harder than coming of alprazolam. &n...

Xanax relieves my anxiety... and puts me to sleep.

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Rated 4 out of 5

I'm a pretty mellow and laid-back person, but there are times in my life when I have to deal with anxiety.  I've tried throwing back a few drinks, taking a Benadryl, and aromatherapy, among other things.  Some of my attempts were better than others, but unfortunately they (read: having a few drinks) weren't suitable for work.

When I finally visited the doctor to discuss my work-related panic attacks, she prescribed Xanax.  The generic version is Alprazolam and that is what the pharmacy dispensed.  My prescription was for 0.5 mg and she told me to take a pill whenever I felt exceptionally anxious.  She also suggested that carrying the bottle of pills in my pur...

I was a stay-awake compulsive thinker until Xanax/Alprazolam.

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Rated 5 out of 5

Maybe some of you count sheep and just get on with it.  Until Xanax/Alprazolam, I'd go to bed sleepy then lie there working over tomorrow's schedule, listening for noises, reviewing the day's happenings, working out my finances, and obsessing over whether I was too warm, too cold, needed an aspirin, had taken my other meds etc. etc. etc.

I led much of my past life in a fog after nights riven with poor sleep.  I attended high school in a daze and never scheduled any college classes before 10 a.m.  Not only was it hard to get to sleep, it was nearly impossible to stay there!

Alprazolam (the less-expensive generic for Xanax) attends to all types of anxiety dis...

Alprazolam saved me.

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Rated 5 out of 5

I beleive that a little backround information is needed with a review on Alprazolam. I have had bouts of depression since I was a teenager. After September 11, 2001, I also began having long bouts of anxiety. I at times, have had many odd ball worries about the washer falling through the ceiling in my two story apartment, or that my husband was in an accident every time that I heard a siren. I realized that the worries that I was having were not, right, but i could not stop my brain from returning to the weird worries over and over again. I talked to my Doctor about my worries, and he prescribed alprazolam .5mg for my anxiety. I use the pills as needed, and sometimes just knowing that I hav...

Excellent Medicine for nerves or SLEEP!

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Rated 4 out of 5

I like many of Americans suffer from not only anxiety, but insomnia. Unfortunatley most of the perscription sleep medicines were around $60 per month on my insurance. My doctor put me on Xanax about two years ago and when I am not having pain with my back it helps alot. It is also great for anxiety and it works better than some of the others which can make you really drowsy. It also helps the pain in my back on occassion too. I am very bad about obsessive compulsive disorder and this medicine seems to help out a great deal with that as well. Of course you would have to talk to your doctor about the reasons why he or she might think that you need it. I am very pleased with this product and would reccommend it t anyone I know. It is a very cost effective way to either help with anxiety , help before procedures, and or help with insomnia or people who have trouble falling asleep. Great product!!

Worked but didn't like the side effects

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Rated 2 out of 5

I was originally prescribed Xanax because I have a phobia of flying; I was supposed to take .5mg about an hour before a flight to calm me down.  If I took .5mg then it would almost knock me out.  I started to take .25mg of Xanax instead of .5mg to see if it would still calm my anxiety but keep me from feeling totally drugged and sleepy.  It did help, but I quickly noticed that when I would take Xanax, I'd feel weird the next day.  It was almost like being hungover; I felt moody, tired, quick-tempered and strange.  At first I thought it was just from flying or travelling all day, but then I realized that it occured pretty much every time I took Xanax. 

Now I tak...

STOP LIVING IN FEAR!

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Rated 5 out of 5

Mental Illness. 

There are many different conditions that are recognized as mental illnesses. The more common types include:

•   ** Anxiety disorders:** People with anxiety disorders respond to certain objects or situations with fear and dread, as well as with physical signs of anxiety or nervousness, such as a rapid heartbeat and sweating. An anxiety disorder is diagnosed if the person's response is not appropriate for the situation, if the person cannot control the response, or if the anxiety interferes with normal functioning. Anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, soc...

Helps you to relax and sleep

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Rated 4 out of 5

Although I no longer take medicine I used alprozolam for a number of years.  It is a great medication if you feel anxious and have trouble sleeping. I suffer from sever anxiety and often have anxiety attacks that would literally cause heart palpatations.  The doctor prescribed me alprozolam and it works wonders.  It calms me down and helps to alleviate the chest pain.

I often have insomnia due to my stress.  The alprozolam allowed me to relax and get to sleep. Plus I stayed asleep instead of waking up every few hours. 

Alprozolam works just as good as the brand name.  Plus it is a whole lot cheaper. 

I also like how small the pills are. I sometimes have ...

Doesn't let you think about what you're anxious about!!

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Rated 4 out of 5

I experience slight anxiety in my daily life, but was prescribed alprazolam because of a fear of flying. I was set to go on vacation (a total of 6 different plane rides!) & had spent months lying awake in bed or daydreaming about all the things that could go wrong with the plane.

Upon taking my first alprazolam, I thought it was ineffective. I didn't feel any calmer really, & didn't notice any physical change like I thought I might (I had never taken anxiety meds before so I didn't know what to expect). However, everytime my mind would wander to plane crashes & terrorists, my mind would quickly wander onto something else. I'd lay there thinking "but what if we crash on takeoff?" one...