User Reviews for alprazolam oral

I have been on several mess and nothing worked. My doctor out me on alprazolam and it's been great for me. I'm happy

It's addictive,which I don't like.

I have suffered with panic attacks/social agoraphobia since in my teens. I'm now in my 50's. I have been on Xanax/Alprazolam for 30 years now. Plain and simple...it works for me. Before the medication, I would have terrible panic attacks. I couldn't go out to eat, I couldn't go see a movie in a theatre, I couldn't get on a bus/plane or in an elevator, I couldn't be in crowded places. Basically, I had a very difficult time functioning in social surroundings. Once I was properly diagnosed by a very sweet, kind and understanding psychiatrist, I was placed on the drug and within days started feeling better. I was able to concentrate more on the job, in my marriage, in social activities. Basically, this drug saved me. I have had to had the dosage increased and decreased at times, depending on my stress level. The only side effect I have from it is mild drowsiness. I take the med 2-3 times per day at a low dose now. If I don't take it, my body tells me ... take your medication lady! This drug has been around for a very long time, therefore not costly and it IS effective in treating my illness. I am very stern when it comes to, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. In my case, if it works, don't change it.Read More Read Less

I take this drug for high anxiety and agoraphobia. I have trouble leaving the house alone. Alprazolam has worked well for me. It calms me without making me too drowsy.

I started with alprazolam .5 ER a week ago,and I cannot express enough the tremendous difference between the ER and regular medication. The effectiveness of extended-release is crucial to battle generalized anxiety, because it's something that lasts ALL DAY; not just an hour or so. I had previously suffered my day-to-day routine at work and basically kept my head down and avoided eye contact- even with my family. Now, in the past week I have noticed my behavior change drastically in the sense that I'm not fearful to walk down a hallway, be in a crowded store,sit at a red light with other cars; and the list goes on. I went shopping with my boyfriend the past weekend and was amazed when I caught myself joking around with two women behind us in line and then another woman in the parking lot.(Both conversations that I actually initiated) That spirit has been gone for years now and is finally coming back. I don't feel angry anymore and most importantly (to me at least) I don't feel that overly calm- almost numb feeling from taking a regular alprazolam. I couldn't be happier or recommend this medication enough for generalized anxiety! Read More Read Less

Helpful, not a miracle though. I had anxieties about being immobile after surgery, or helped.

If I knew how almost impossible it is to get off it without getting the worst withdrawals and my nervous system is shot.

i cannot understand all of the hype anout this medicine,i've used it since 1974 for shell shock i recived in the army.Now same doseage,my new doctors say it is habit forming and refuse to keep me on it,is it that the drug company wants more money? or some college student figured out a way to write a paper to get extra credit?it does not control me,i do not absue it and it works for me,i believe it should be left alone.

The ER or XR version is best for a once a day pill.

Been on 0.5 mg Alprazolam oral for several years. Weened myself off at one time and took Melatonin for 2 years. But then the Melatonin didn`t work anymore and I went back on the Alprazolam. I get 8-9 hours of deep sleep but have some side effects, like horrible dreams and an icky sensation through my body upon awakening. Also, dry mouth and a little balance problems while walking. But i can deal with it since I`m very sensitive to medicines and had severe problems with other drugs before. Alprazolam has been a life saver for me. Read More Read Less

I have been on alprazolam extended Release .5 mg for one month now. It has worked well for me, after trying 7 different anti anxiety, pills. It has treated my severe insomnia, and anxiety with light headedness, very well. I feel like my old self. I take one a day at or around noon time. works well for me.

I have been taking this for 6 years, my pain management Dr. Prescribed it to coinside with pain meds for my severe,chronic back pain. Pain caused by degenerative disc disease and total spine reconstruction

I have had anxiety ever since I can remember. It used to come and go, but now it's been 7 years. My Dr. wants to start taking me off but I do so well with it and my anti-depressant that I don't want to, I am living not just surviving one day at a time. My Dr. thinks I am addicted but I think she is just against it. What is the big deal? IT WORKS!!

Still unable to sleep

I don't "leave home without it." The security of knowing you have it with you helps me greatly. Just wish it kicked in sooner. I average using 1/2 of .5 mg 6 or 7 times a year. My Dr. says if I need it daily, he must prescribe another rx so as not to risk addiction. Don't understand how some say that they take it daily for 20 years or more.

I have panic attacks and anxiety and this medicine is the greatest thing since sliced bread. I was put on it 13 years ago and since then my doctor has retired, his replacement moved away after 8 years, and his replacement did't believe in prescribing alprozolam and told me to see a shrink. I "fired" her and found another doctor (LNP) who I really liked. After I got insurance I had to find another doctor because my insurance will not pay for a nurse practitioner. The doctor I have now isn't a fan of alprozolam either and wants me to come off of it, but I am very strongly against it. It has kept me functioning and being able to actually live life. I don't understand why it is so hard to find a doctor who will prescribe this. It may be habit forming, but in a way so are my blood pressure meds.Read More Read Less

take it at bedtime to relax and help me fall asleep. it works.i take a .5mg. sometimes i dont need it for long periods of time. no problems when i stop taking it. then pressure builds up again, anxiety and worry kicks in and i go back on it before bedtime.

A 0.50 mg per day dosage aids in controlling severe anxiety due to PTSD

it's the only thing that works