Dr rx 2mg xanax (alprazolam) for insomnia. i'm worried about benzo addiction long term. i've been having increased nightmares since 2mg increase. is that normal?

Insomnia, Xanax (alprazolam): I understand your distress of nightmares. Xanax is not a Medication for insomnia, it is for Anxiety Xanax 2mg dose may cause anxiety, fear, and dream abnormalities. Exercise, Yoga and Tai Chi in the evening. Close that day’s chapter in your book of life at about 8pm. Before sleeping, do Breathing and Music Relaxation, Meditation. See Psychiatrist for gradual withdrawal from Xanax, (alprazolam) Therapy.

You may need a sleep study to determine if your sleep is being disrupted and what treatments will help. Have a complete physical exam to know if these are caused by an illness. If you are cleared of illness please see a Clinical Psychologist with expertise in multiple types of psychotherapy for help with anxiety. There are other medications for anxiety which should be managed by a Psychiatrist.