Is Xanax/Alprazolam Safe for You?

Before even watch your video I had a very rough life. Anyway, if I wasn’t on Xanax, I wouldn’t be able to work. I would have to be on disability. And I really don’t want to be on disability. So for me, it’s a lifesaver.

Been on 3mg daily. No problems. Been taking it for 43 years. I’m 76 and never had any issues

I wish this guy would talk more about dosages. Taking .25 mg of Xanax is very different from a 2 mg regimen, and how long you're on it for, etc...

I use it daily for insomnia unless I have had alcohol. I've had chronic insomnia for 12 years and trazadone and this help can't sleep without them

I never have those side effects. Thank for that.

Thank you, Doctor! For me, I take .25 mg as needed - but when it's needed it's a life saver for me and helps with severe panic disorder, even sleep and allows me to function. I do not feel any major side effects but as noted - I only use when needed - maybe a few times a month. Fortunately, I do not drive any longer and live downtown in a major US city so use public transportation so no risk there.

Well explain thank you yes I learn

Xanax is a good drug when used correctly. The problem is overprescribing. I hurt my back once and had spasms that took my breathe away. The specialist wrote a prescription for 5 days of xanax xr and 30 days of celicoxib. Xanax for spasms and cramps has way less side effects than gabapentin.

This is how it becomes dangerous. Most people are prescribed this medication after experiencing a chain of anxiety attacks. With good intentions, most people begin using them only during an attack. After realizing how helpful it can be, people make the mistake of using for more reasons than just anxiety attacks. They begin using them to avoid stress, to help sleep, etc. They start taking them in the same fashion as you might have a glass of wine. Before you know it, your addicted. Benzos are horrible, and extremely dangerous coming off them. If you've experienced opiate withdrawals, benzos are 1000 times worse. Your blood pressure spikes. You have extreme episodes of depression. Your anxiety attacks will quadruple, or in some cases begin happening daily. Your thought process changes. You become physically ill. You can literally die from benzo withdrawels. My advice, even if it only saves one person who reads this. If you're prescribed xanax or any kind of benzo, your goal should be to only take them if absolutely needed. Don't make the mistake of turning them into a daily treatment. Obviously if your battling with DAILY panic attacks attacks and anxiety I understand. But if that's not the case, using them should be your last resort as a solution. Good luck everyone. Stay healthy.

Xanax is prescribed for more than just anxiety and sleep. I have Essential Tremor (head and hands) which started 50 years ago. It’s a neurological disorder that progresses over time. I’m now 71 and it’s gotten really bad. My neurologist prescribes .25 mg to take as needed. I’ve used it for years and I’m not addicted. I only take it in certain situations if I REALLY need my head and hand tremors to calm down.

My son was killed 4 th June 2022. The Doctor put me on them I am struggling to get off them I have tried but I am a mess 😢 they definitely work but it’s a mask… I have new Doctor now and she going to help me I believe better.

Thanks for the video doctor. For me its a very slippery slope with klonopin use (an alternate benzo with longer half life and similar effects). On one hand a small dose of .25 is enough to very significantly ease my anxiety, inhibition and boost confidence to the point that I've found I perform pretty much everything at a higher level. Im talking from sports, to public speaking, to even being more of a pleasure for my family and friends to be around. I have had anxiety as long as I can remember and what's tough for me to accept about this medication is I can't use it as frequently as I'd like, as it could significantly advance my life, but I'm pretty much terrified of the long term effects that could one day begin if I was to persistently use it. On the other hand I've tried CBT, meditation, nootropics, buspar, SSRIs, propranolol, I'm in great shape and always exercise but nothing has made me as affective as a small dose of a benzo. I wish I were able to use it more consistently but sadly I may just have to accept never hitting my full potential that I have experienced on the medication without the medication. Is what it is I guess. Would love to hear your thoughts

Thanks sir , Nice information My question is I took xanax tablets only twice and I felt more irritated and my OCD Thoughts got even more worst, I stopped taking it Can I go through withdrawals or is there any reason for concern about stopping it after 2 doses

I currently have Xanax alprazolam and clonazepam farma I am stuck in fight or flight it’s been two years now 24/7 idk how to take them I’ve tried the ssris, im starting low doses 3 x a day

Hmm. I’m slow tapering a 20+ yr Xanax dependency, with 2 previous, horrific CT/fast tapers. Was up to 6 mg day; now down to 1.5. Originally prescribe for anxiety/panic attacks and never abused them. But I NEVER EVER got some of the side effects U mentioned: dizzy, sleepy, can’t drive a car. Sounds like the dose was too large or person is using recreationally. Xanax calmed me down, still does although not 4 long as I slow taper. I mean, I never woulda taken them in the first place if they acted like opioids - they’re anxiolytics, not really sedatives. Helped me cope during stressful times. Except no one told me about tolerance & dependency. Aargh. Had Xanax turned me into a stoner zombie, I never woulda taken them. In retrospect, wish they had bc I wouldn’t be having to deal with getting off this drug at age 70. Oh, also no memory loss, dementia, clumsiness. In fact, reflecting on ppl I’ve known who have Xanax available to them (fear of flying), can’t think of anyone who ever nodded out on them.

I take one as needed for severe anxiety. By as needed I can make 30 pills last 3 to 6 months and sometimes a year . I only use it for extremely stressful situations

Extreme anxiety now based on a situation. Only way to cope.

It can be a life saver or a taker. If you've taken it for maintenance over a long period of time. Have some put back in case you get cut off. It's a long ruff road without a cushion.

For the past couple of years, I've been having panic attacks and anxiety when in certain situation. I don''t take it if I feel okay. Like today, I had to go to the dentist (I hate the dentist). It makes me very anxious and nervous, so I took a Alprazolam 1mg I believe. It calmed me down and I was able to get through it. I also sometimes feel very stress and anxious when taking the NYC Subway for some unknown reasons. It's random. I get scared that some crazy person will start shooting or push me to the train tracks, which has been happening alot in NYC ever since COVID. I have to take a pill when that happens otherwise I can't function at work. It does make me sleepy/drowsy but it calms me down and if I don't, I feel like I will get a heart attack. I am in my mid 40's so I hope it's just some mid-life crisis I am going through. I don't take Alprazolam alll the time, only when needed.

Is it bad if take 4 mgs for 1.5 years everyday for insomnia