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I have .5mg xanax (alprazolam). when i'm experiencing panic it takes 4 to calm my mind. i do this about every 2wks. i am not addicted, right? im also in counseling

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Dr. Robert Fietsam answered

Specializes in Surgery - Thoracic

Panic attacks: Not addicted, just using meds as necessary. Sometimes , longer acting meds, or other meds can be used to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). So you would have less freq attacks. Hope fully your counselor could teach some relaxation techniques

Answered 1/7/2015

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