Question 1

if i take .5mg of xanax (alprazolam) for anxiety, how long will the effects such as calming last? it says that i can take it every 4 hours but does it last longer?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On the individual. For some it would last longer, and some, shorter.

Question 2

i rarely take xanax (alprazolam) for anxiety, but yesterday i took 1.5mg over the course of the entire day. it's been 24 hours can i drink alcohol? or wait longer?

Accepted Answer

That depends: On other factors as well.  Also are you presently on any other medications?   Is drinking = 1 beer or a six pack?   More information needed.  Hope this helps.

Question 3

stage 4 cirrhosis of the liver my stepmother lives with me and is in stage 4 cirrhosis of the liver. she was a heavy drinker (no longer drinking) and a prescription drug abuser. i take xanax for anxiety. she has told me that her doctor said it was okay if

Accepted Answer

No, : No, it is not safe for your stepmother to take your medications, regardless of what they are. If her doctor wants her to take something, he or she will prescribe it for her.

Question 4

i have really bad social anxiety and the only thing that helps is phenibut. i don't want to take it a lot. and i don't want xanax (alprazolam). what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Phenibut: Being a natural GABA derivative with less potential for dependence, it can work for anxiety. Advise u to use only as needed, and combine that with cognitive behavior therapy with a trained counselor to work on concurring your anxiety.

Question 5

i just got a script for vistaril for anxiety does not work. xanax (alprazolam) works very well for me.should i just tell the doc that's what i want ?

Accepted Answer

Risks: Part of the reason that drs are reluctant to prescribe Xanax (alprazolam) & medications like it is they are highly addictive. Talk to your dr about your anxiety & that your current meds aren't helping. Counseling can often be very helpful; i also recommend www.Moodgym.Anu.Edu.Au to my patients.

Question 6

what causes sob first thing in the morning? after i take xanax (alprazolam) i'm fine  the rest of the day. i have stress anxiety. could this be cause?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety : May be the cause.  Not unusual to experience this first thing in the morning. You may want to talk to your doctor about treating your anxiety with something other than xanax (alprazolam) which may be longer acting.

Question 7

what's a good equivalent to elavil? i have severe anxiety and slight insomnia and am prescribed 3mg of xanax a day and 50mg of elavil at night. i've been on xanax for years and it works for me. i've just recently been prescribed elavil and it does help me

Accepted Answer

Elavil (amitriptyline) : Elavil (amitriptyline) is a tricyclic antidepressant with a multitude of side effects.  Given your issues with sleep and anxiety, i would recommend you see a good psychiatrist who will take a complete psychiatric history so that you can get a proper diagnoses and get on the proper medications to give you back your life.  I also teach my patients how to lose weight, and keep it off, without the pain of diet and exercise...

Question 8

tried ssri/xanax for depression/anxiety, bad reactions. i heard wellbutrin (bupropion) works on different brain chemicals than ssri's. can wellbutrin (bupropion) help?

Accepted Answer

Wellbutrin (bupropion): Wellbutrin does work on different neurotransmitters than SSRI's - specifically norepinephrine and dopamine. That said, you mentioned using Xanax (alprazolam) in the past - and Wellbutrin does have an "activating" effect for many people. So,  it's probably not the best option for you.  I'd suggest seeing a psychiatrist to talk over all of the options available (sometimes dosing is the key). Good luck!

Question 9

i have bad anxiety..i took xanax for 4 years ..a couple of months ago i asked to titrate off xanax and so i switched to zoloft.  but, now i realize xanax is the only medication that works.  i have tried all types of non-narcotic anti-anxiety meds and xana

Accepted Answer

Addiction Medicine: Xanax (alprazolam) and zoloft do not work the same way and are not for treating the same condition. Your question opens up a myriad of questions about your mental health, about the validity of the treatments you have been offered or prescribed.

It is very very difficult to get off of prolonged xanax (alprazolam). But, it is very very important to do so. One needs a good relationship with a health care provider they trust.

Question 10

2 xanax, (alprazolam) how long does it take to work on anxiety?

Accepted Answer

fairly soon: Usually within 30 minutes.  Hoping the xanax (alprazolam) you're taking was prescribed to you.

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If i take .5mg of xanax (alprazolam) for anxiety, how long will the effects such as calming last? it says that i can take it every 4 hours but does it last longer?

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I rarely take xanax (alprazolam) for anxiety, but yesterday i took 1.5mg over the course of the entire day. it's been 24 hours can i drink alcohol? or wait longer?

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Stage 4 cirrhosis of the liver my stepmother lives with me and is in stage 4 cirrhosis of the liver. she was a heavy drinker (no longer drinking) and a prescription drug abuser. i take xanax for anxiety. she has told me that her doctor said it was okay if

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I have really bad social anxiety and the only thing that helps is phenibut. i don't want to take it a lot. and i don't want xanax (alprazolam). what do i do?

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I just got a script for vistaril for anxiety does not work. xanax (alprazolam) works very well for me.should i just tell the doc that's what i want ?

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What causes sob first thing in the morning? after i take xanax (alprazolam) i'm fine the rest of the day. i have stress anxiety. could this be cause?

A member asked:

What's a good equivalent to elavil? i have severe anxiety and slight insomnia and am prescribed 3mg of xanax a day and 50mg of elavil at night. i've been on xanax for years and it works for me. i've just recently been prescribed elavil and it does help me

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Tried ssri/xanax for depression/anxiety, bad reactions. i heard wellbutrin (bupropion) works on different brain chemicals than ssri's. can wellbutrin (bupropion) help?

A member asked:

I have bad anxiety..i took xanax for 4 years ..a couple of months ago i asked to titrate off xanax and so i switched to zoloft. but, now i realize xanax is the only medication that works. i have tried all types of non-narcotic anti-anxiety meds and xana

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2 xanax, (alprazolam) how long does it take to work on anxiety?

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