Is it ok/normal to talk/ask your dr to up your dosage of a med you're taking if it's not helping at the current dose? xanax (alprazolam) .5

Small modification: I'll suggest that you not ask for the specific action but rather that you describe the situation in detail. Then let the 'expert' decide the course of action. It might be a switch to another drug or treatment approach. More is not always better - it's not simple arithmetic. Adding CBT therapy optimizes medication efx in all research. That's a healthier choice than more dosage. Talk to your Dr.