Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can xanax be used for long term treatment of general anxiety/ panic disorder .
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: In the past Xanax has been used for general anxiety/panic as a primary medication. However, most providers today would use other medications for daily use.
Answered 8/31/2019
962 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I was wondering if the doctors on healthtap are allowed to prescribe xanax for someone who has been diagnosed with g.a.d panic attacks and social anxiety disorder?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I take Ultram for fibro, Zoloft and Xanax (alprazolam) for panic anxiety disorder, and a Ambien at night for sleep is this a safe combo?
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
Dr. Pappas, sorry if i seemed drug seeking i was only looking for hospitals for treatment for anxiety attacks. I don't experience withdrawals xanax (alprazolam)?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Mom was prescribed xanax (alprazolam) for her anxiety. But i thought that SSRI's are usually the 1st line of treatment and benzos only given if SSRI's dont work?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Which is the most effective medication for anxiety / panic attacks which can be taken on a daily basis for a long period of time? I don't want xanax (alprazolam).
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
How do I take Xanax (alprazolam) 0.25 mg to treat ssri, tca induced initial stage anxiety/ panic treatment?
Will doctors prescribe Xanax (alprazolam) if I am taking suboxone? I have panic disorder and it has been really bad since starting treatment. I have been onit befo
Because I spent a month with anxiety disorders and with zanax treatment it is normal to have lost 2 kilos in a month without diet.? Is it normal? The treatment with xanax is 6 days so far and I have to do it for 15 days?
Can Xanax alprazolam also help with depression as well as anxiety and panic disorder?
What are the long term effects on the body of Zoloft & Xanax (alprazolam) use for my anxiety & panic disorder?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
