A member asked:

Feel like i'm dying from anxiety please help! went to the er last 3 days they haven't done anything to help. just xanax (alprazolam) which isn't helping. heart ^?

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See Psychiatrist: Xanax (alprazolam) is a good medication, but it is not always appropriate for anxiety. There may be other things going on that are metabolic, or you may respond to other anti-anxiety medications better. You may need to make adjustments to stress in your life. You also want to avoid the xanax (alprazolam) roller coaster and potential for addiction.

Answered 3/14/2016

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ER not the place: Er docs are not psychiatrists or even primary care doctors who could appropriately treat your disorder. They gave you a few xanax (alprazolam) to get you through the night. That's what they do. You need to then, the very next day, get set up to see someone - best a psychiatrist - who can diagnose and long term treat your symptoms. Don't rely on the er to do that. Take charge of your life - don't blame the er!

Answered 9/20/2013

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anxiety: Anxiety in itself does not kill anyone. Meet with a mental health professional to come up with definitive plan to treat your anxiety.

Answered 12/18/2013

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