Since I began menopause twelve years ago I have NOT slept through the night, always wake at the two hour mark. I do not take this drug every night for fear of dependency but when I require a good night sleep I will take which allows me to have a good nite sleep with NO side effects next say (lethargic, etc.)
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i have had 3 tablets today and i have had 4 hours sleep am on 30mg 3 times a day. i still feel abit anxious and like the andrenaline is running through my body. i was involved in a car accident yesterday and still feel abit anxious.
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Dsexy73 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/20/2011
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 4.7
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I have been taking it for 3 yrs now. I wasn't told it was habit forming and now I am addicted to it. I take 10mg once a day and haven't had a heart palpitation since. Some days I feel I "need" more but I don't take more than one. If I can get over the fact that I am addicted to it, then it is the best thing going for anxiety/panic attacks.
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smiles | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/4/2011
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 5.0
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I have alway been a nerves person and I have suffered several yrs. of drinking, to help me calm myself and to beable to stand the stress i had in my life until i was put on this medication, it has saved my life i take 30mg twice a day and now liveing a 5yr sober and calming life style.
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rubysunshine | 35-44 | Female | Patient
1/31/2011
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 3.3
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i am not sure if i really am satisfied with taking this medication
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New Mexico | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/23/2010
Condition: Psychosis caused by Sudden Alcohol Withdrawal
Overall rating 4.0
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I had a roll over , broke my neck , took oxy like candy , taken off it , was given this , then they took me off this , then took to booze to help pain. Worked (never had a dui , or a burden to anyone ). Stopped drinking , got on this again. I feel "numb" , dizzy , not able to fuction as well as I would like. Not sure which was better.
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Fred | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/13/2010
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 4.3
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I take 15 mg 4 or 5 times a week in the am. Have a cup of coffee an hour later. xlnt Takes edge off and it pretty much sticks with me all day even though the real effects are done. btw Teresa, that is too much. See a doc. Get a real sleeping pill but do not abuse it. Give it a chance to train your body by using it only 4 times a week.
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teresa | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/1/2010
Condition: Anxious
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was told it would help me sleep its 30 mg. can take 3 and still stay awake any advise
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portafan1 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
7/9/2010
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 5.0
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I was giving this medicine over 30 years ago for stopping the tremors and other side effects from asthma and allergy medicine. Greatest pill they every made. But I am know addicted to it but I feel that it is ok because it is only 15 mg. and I take them 4 times a day. And when I don't have the pill I have very bad withdrawals, can't sleep, restless legs, muscle spasms. So my doctor says I will never stop taking them. And sometimes when I have had a very bad spell of asthma & allergy medicine I have to take more that is described so I run out early. But usually the doctor goes ahead and makes sure I have the medicine. So all you allergy & asthma patients that don't like the side effect of your medicines, like the tremors, can't sleep, anxiety. Plus if you have irritable bowel syndrome. This pill works wonders.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/19/2010
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 2.7
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when I first starting taking this drug it cause me to sleep and feel relaxed. After a couple weeks, I started to feel dizzy,weird dreams and then irregular heart beat, and labored breathing,because of having heart disease this sent me to the hospital. I will not be taking this again
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At-Ease | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/30/2010
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 4.0
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I've been taking this drug for a while. It eases anxiety and lessens panic attacks. Sometimes it can make you tired or groggy,but it's benfits outwheigh side-effects. Also helped ease the problems when I quit drinking alcohol.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/28/2010
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 5.0
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ladybug | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/12/2010
Condition: Anxious
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i was taking xanax for 10 years, i then tried valium, and now oxyazepam. i got no relief, have constant ringing in ears feel bad over all.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/5/2010
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 5.0
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It helps a great deal to help remove my anxiety and helps me to be calm. I'm very pleased with this medication.
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flower | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/5/2010
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 3.3
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60 yrs old. Have been taking this med for a month. It does allow me to stay sleep through out the night, which is what I needed and help the anxious feelings I have.A few hours before it is time to take it again I start to feel anxious again.I am on 15mg. I do have problems with memory throughout the day
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years |
2/14/2010
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 3.7
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i have taken this for sleep, now i want to get off it, i have used it for several years,i takje 10 mg every evening. is it safe to just stop useing it ?
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ralph | 55-64 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/2/2010
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 3.0
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gena | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
4/13/2009
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 4.3
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My 93 year old grandmother started taking this pill for anxiety last week. she says she feels much better with it in her system. I wonder if it is taken as sort of as needed daily. She doesn't take it on a time schedule. Just when she wakes up and around 5 pm. Does anyone else have a clue?
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Daisy | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Caregiver
3/3/2009
Condition: Anxious
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This drug is being used by my 83 year old mother in law and whilst I am sure it helps with her anxiety she is on 30mg and I am wondering if this is the cause of her constantly being sleepy. Is 30 mg a high dose?
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Bochadley | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/9/2009
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been subscribed Oxazepam for Anxiety. I experience anxiety when giving large presentations and the product has helped me cope. No apparent "hangover" no apparent side effects for me.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/6/2009
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 5.0
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This was my miracle drug. I can actually feel the relief from the anxiety I experienced for way too many years. I have been taking it for 3 years with no increase in dosage. I do have to drink a red bull every once in a while, but would be much more miserable with the constant anxiety. During pregnancy I did go off of it, and again about a year ago for a couple of months with NO withdrawal. The anxiety came back, but I knew I was still taking the drug, it was not taking me.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/21/2009
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 5.0
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After being on Ativan for 4 years this switch was needed and helped me greatly.
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