PSYCHIATRIST Reviews Xanax (Alprazolam) For Anxiety
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- Dr. Aly discusses the medication Xanax (Alprazolam) and answers your most common questions about Xanax's uses, dosing, side effects, and withdrawal! ***Link to Dr. Aly's FREE "Antidepressants: A Beginner's Guide" ➡️ free.dralywood.com/antidepres...
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0:00 Intro
0:23 Generic Vs. Brand Names
0:40 How Does Xanax Work?
0:59 What Does Xanax Treat?
1:26 How Is Xanax Dosed?
2:18 How Long Does It Take For Xanax To Work?
3:33 What Are The Side Effects Of Xanax?
4:59 How Long Should You Be On Xanax For?
5:31 How Do You Come Off Of Xanax?
6:47 Dr. Aly's Thoughts About Xanax
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Who has tried this medication? What has your experience been like?
Xanax saved my life, wrote a long post for details.
I'm prescribed 3 of the .5 daily that seems to be the perfect amount. It really helps me sleep and concentrate. I was just wondering if the extended release is better for sleep but my doc said no to those
I have used the occasionally over the past year. It definitely works. My Dr gives me 15 pills and it will last months. I take .5 mg and usually I break them in half. This past week for a variety of reasons I’ve had panic attacks and needed to take it 3 days in a row, once per day, the whole pill. I’m starting buspirone daily and hydroxyzine as needed if I need it. Because of everything you just mentioned basically. Am I going to have to taper the Xanax after taking 3 days in a row or am I just freaking myself out?
Crappy and it made my anxiety worse
I have a normal life now because of Xanax I could barely go out in public because my panic attacks were so bad
Just a thought, let’s say that a patient has been prescribed Xanax for 20 years. The doctor gets paranoid about loosing his medical license. In turn, he tells the patient, “This is addictive, I don’t want you on it anymore”. The patient goes into acute withdrawals and has to go to the er. The er administers one Xanax to the patient after waiting in a loud and crowded waiting room for several hours. The patient is given a script for 4 Xanax, labeled as a “drug seeker” and is sent home. Of course, that’s not nearly enough to safely taper off the medication. The patient, an otherwise law abiding citizen, finds someone to sell her Xanax to keep out of (potentially fatal) withdrawals. Turns out, the Xanax was contaminated with Fentanyl. The patient is dead. Another victim of our wonderful medical system. This happened to my sister and I will never see her again because of this. Despite the fact that I have many psychiatric issues of my own and have to take medication, I will never look at doctors the same again.
This hurts my heart on so many levels. 💙
Sorry about your sister.
Sorry about your sister. It’s a shame too many doctors are more afraid of legal consequences than practicing good medicine and doing what is best for their patients.
I've been through a situation where I was being harassed daily. It caused a mental break so I went to the ER. They gave me a script of like 10 pills. It lasted a couple weeks and I was back in the ER. I finally asked who I had to see because this wasn't going away any time soon. They told me to find a physiologist. I did and he didn't want to help either. I was honest and told him i smoked pot to help with sleep and even said I would quit. They still looked at me like I was some Crack head. I realized I was gonna get no help so I just stopped going. After I stopped going. I quit the anti depressants they were giving me, I quit smoking pot for about six months, and I quit the sleep medicine shortly after. These doctors are useless and I have to wonder if they even were trying to help me. They need to know the difference between someone really suffering from a real injury compared to someone just trying to get drugs.
This is the problem with doctors....they get you on these drugs and never discuss your anxiety and other medicines that may help. Then just as you said....the patient feels hopeless and you cannot trust anyone these days. I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. You are not alone. Doctors need to treat us more like humans and less like addicts when they are the ones that hyper-prescribe. Prayers to you. 🙏🙏
Totally disagree. I was diagnosed by multiple psychiatrists in the 80's (in my late teens/early 20's) with having severe panic disorder. I was put on SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, and even some antipsychotics to treat my PD. All failed to work. I can't take beta blockers because of asthma.
I got to the point where I couldn't work, go into stores or socialize, despite weekly therapy, EMDR, CBT.
I was finally put on Xanax. It was a MIRACLE. I felt normal again. Not drugged, not slowed, slurred, not tired. Just normal.
I have been on the same dose for decades.
Some people need this drug to function normally when we have literally tried everything else.
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You got a good point I was taking Xanax unpescribed for extreme anxiety and insomnia at night, and adderall (prescribed) in the morning for my adhd, doing both of those I felt like the most positive, productive, friendliest soul on the planet… but you need to realize that benzos are meant to be temporary, psychiatrist don’t want you taking that over 8 weeks and it’s closely monitored, I didn’t know that at the time and suffered life threating withdrawals and became over the top dependent. It is a miracle drug prescribed but deadly if not taken responsibly or for an extreme amount of time. my main point is that it’s supposed to be temporary and you lean off of it safely. Happy to hear it worked for you and your enjoying life, keep working ❤️
Ah yes let's ruin others life because I'm having a good time on it. clown
I had a very similar experience, when I first took alprazolam and it kicked in as I walked into school and I was thinking "people can feel this way normally, no wonder everyone has it easy and has friends and has a life and doesn't sweat all day and is exhausted whenever they get home because of feeling like you're walking on eggshells all day"
I have struggled with mental illness and my mental health since I was a kid. Before I even knew what those terms were. After years of depression, anxiety, and even an attempt to take my life, I never thought I would be able to live without SSRIs medications. I clung to them because it was the only thing that made my mind quiet, but it also made me a zombie. Microdosing has given me control of my mental health for the first time, and they essentially gave me my life back.
I’ve been researching on psychedelics and it’s benefits to individuals dealing with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD and from my findings, they really work and I’ve been eager to get some for a while but its been difficult to get my hands on them.
The Trips I've been having really helped me a lot. I’m now able to meditate and I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future and things that used to be mundane to me now seem incredible and full of nuance on top of that I'm way less driven by my ego and I have alot more empathy as well
@ohmakure4716
I feel the same way too. I put too much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety levels. I am also glad to be a part of this community.
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How can I reach out to him?
Yes, it has alot of downsides, but to say it shouldn;t exist is crazy. There is no other medicine that can calm someone down as quickly and effectively as this stuff. It needs to be used responsibly.
Absolutely correct ....thats spot on
Even used responsibly it can cause horrific withdrawals far worse than the original issues. I totally agree with Dr Aly it's a dangerous drug and should be banned
I agree, this medication should not exist. It's ur worse nightmare ever
I was prescribed Xanax as a sleeping pill. I wish I knew better.
Exactly, I really like what u said there "Used responsibly" if used responsibly they can save people from really dark places
So because people abuse it, those who find it safe and effective suffer due to hysteria spread in videos like this.
Yea. It’s something I need to sleep. These videos don’t help with the misinformation on what their opinions of the drug are. Some of us take it because we need to and it’s the only thing that works. I’m assuming this lady doesn’t suffer from anxiety or anything like that.
Alprazolam may be taken with or without food. Take the lowest effective dose as directed by your doctor. Do not increase the dosage without your doctor's permission. Avoid operating machinery, driving, or performing tasks that require mental alertness while taking this medicine and remember this is a CZcams channel not your own doctor so any questions you feel (like many of us do) are unsure of then discuss the issues with the real person who is treating you face to face. Anyone can get ideas watching CZcams so have more belief in your doctor who is prescribing you as he /she has the prescription pad and he is the one in control. Sad fact that the doctor is the one not suffering and is in complete control but if your doctor for instance says to be tapered off than you have not much choice really but if he/she wants you to remain on the drug then he/she is doing only what he/she feels is best for you. As mentioned we do not really have any say as at the end of the day it is simply take it or leave it. Sadly with mental health it is us the patients who do not seem to have any choices and if we were celebrities with pots of money than we would be treated with more respect. Best of luck to you and all the patients on here who are suffering and if these doctors and consultants could experience what we do each day then they would understand. Best of luck!
One if not the worst reputated drug medicine due to a high percentage of people abusing it sadly
I have been taking .05mg 3 times a day for 28 years for Meniere's Disease. It is the only thing that has ever helped. It lessens the hyperacusis (where the world is just too loud to tolerate) and the tinnitus that is constant and so loud. The vertigo and nausea were so horrible. One .05 pill of alprazolam made it stop. I have no side effects and have never in all these years increased the dose. Some people need this drug and take it responsibly.
I understand the warnings doctors give about many drugs, but the well-being of their patients should not be ignored. People who abuse these meds make those of us using them responsibly suffer in the wake of their addictions.
I hate it , it calms you down and when it tapes off you get an anxiety attack again
Try Klonopin, it lasts much longer.
How long does it take to wear off
Yeah, that’s why they prescribe it three times daily so you don’t get that rebound effect. If your doctor is prescribing one time daily, he needs to go back to med school.
Thanks! Greatful for this channel. I'm learning a lot. 🏆🏆
I’ve taken them for a few months and when I felt better. I quit. Lately I have been having sleeping problems again but I’m afraid to go to the doctor for help again. They literally did not want to help me at all. Some people need to sleep to function. Regardless of how long it takes to get better.
@spiders4540 thank you.
I was prescribed xanax for anxiety in my early 20's. I was on it for over 35 years when all of a sudden doctors decided they no longer wanted to prescribe it. I stopped cold turkey and had several seizures and ended up in the ER. Coming off xanax was the worst withdrawal imaginable. After being off of it for awhile, I realized it was making my anxiety worse when it would start to wear off. After years of no longer using it my anxiety is pretty much under control.
The same thing happened to my mother. If they wanted to wean you off of the Xanax safely, they should have gradually reduced the dosage. As a licensed doctor, they should fully understand that the 2 most fatal withdrawals are from alcohol and benzodiazepines. I don’t understand why they do this. They could cut you off stimulants or opioids cold turkey due to medical and safety concerns and you would go through withdrawals but they won’t kill you, benzodiazepine withdrawals can be life threatening. You should report the doctor that did this and leave them online reviews regarding “patient neglect” and “medical malpractice”. Sorry that you had to go through all of that.
Thank you for making this video. You’re going to get a lot of addicts claiming they can’t live without it. I got off all that garbage 11 years ago and they’ve been some of the best years of my entire life. I can actually remember what I did from day to day. I would never go back to that crap. The sad thing is everybody just wants a bandaid. They don’t want to do therapy which can be hard work. Instead they’d rather spend the rest of their lives in a complete stupor.
The thing about Xanax is you have to take it as needed and responsibly not for just any little reason. It’s a powerful medication and if used correctly you can maintain on it.
I've done .25 mg, and it's good for mellowing out panic attacks and high stress situations. And for me at least, once I've mellowed out I can mentally prepare a plan of action that keeps me from stressing out again.
That’s the way to do it!!
The fact that you think medications like Xanax shouldn’t exist and there’s better options out there, is very naive. There are some people out there that have PTSD from war and traumatic experiences that really need a benzo. They’re the only thing that works for some people. They were made to combat panic and anxiety and some people seriously need something like Xanax or klonopin etc.
I heard that treatments with mushrooms or Ketamine can help past problems. But, I’m trying to go down on my Xanax first, it’s not fun. 😮
@@smoothjazz1954 yeah it is very difficult to go off of benzodiazepines, however if you only take them as needed and as directed, they really are helpful and not problematic as far as addiction goes.
That's bad advice. Benzos are poison and should only be used in hospitals for emergencies to calm people down.
I was on Ativan/Xanax for 14 years and would never further traumatize a soldier with benzos. It does more harm in the long run than good. Way, way, way more harm!
People saying it shouldn't exist are beyond stupid. Autboritarian as well.
Used for both panic attacks and sleep for 13yrs. Never took more than .05 milligram in a day and still was almost impossible to get off of it. Just been off about a month now after having brain zaps in my sleep. Finally stopped having withdrawal symptoms. Don’t have panic attacks anymore so unless I ever have one that would be the only time I would use. In case of emergency break glass , that’s it 🥺
Same deal here, been off since 1/24/2016 and also sober since 8/9/2011 which was the key for me to begin with.
1 mil per day for the last 23 years its been a life saver
i take them as much as i need man , any side effects taking them every day ?
Take extra b5 and keep up in minerals... it depletes them... study how to nurish each organ. @@deepsky6268
THANK YOU! What are the other two psyche meds you dislike the most?
I take .05 once a day due to a seizure disorder that gives me anxiety. Stay on a low, even dose and the heck with what Drs. say. Not everyone abuses meds, but they want you to.
man this makes alcohol look good
the biggest problem I see in my practice is patients who have been prescribed Xanax for years by their PCPs, which is why PCPs have no business prescribing psych medications
I’ve been on Xanax for 21 years. 0.5 twice a day as needed. Originally prescribed by my MD for panic attacks. Turned out to be clogged arteries requiring heart surgery at age 43. Stayed on because GAD got really bad (always thinking about the big one). No noticeable adverse effects ever. Some days break tabs in half and take less.
I've been on .25,mg 2-3x daily since 2008. Thank you for sharing. How long you've been on since I thought, Oh no, I've been on way too long! But with my panic disorder I can't imagine not having it. It does suck to feel tethered but I know how bad things can get and that's why medication exists!
@@IFBBProYeo I’m working with a Doctor to wean down to 0.5mg per day. Some days better than others. She seems fine at 0.5mg going forward. You’re not doing bad at 0.75.
I’ve been taking them for 5 years now . Can’t get off them . Within 24hrs you feel different . Went 2-3 days without em years back and literally just darkness. I just wanna stop but I take them now bc my body n brain need it
@@iiMeNo I'm afraid of that 😔 I hope you find peace
My mother was on 6 dosages a day. She was taken to the hospital, and I told them she was on Xanax and needed to be slowly taken off the drug. They ignored me and my mother had a major seizure. Then they started giving her Xanax again. I was furious and should have sued them. I don't know what damage was done by the seizure, but she is now in assisted living.
My experience on Xanax has been a great benefit while breaking through one ought to take the right dosage, below usually where l get mine
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Would it be wise to take this for a couple days as I withdraw from tramadol? There’s no way I can get more. I just have a 4 tablets at home .5mg
I took it for the first time yesterday and it really helped me. It helped me enough for me not needing it again today. Hope I only use it for emergencies
xanax schedule 4. weed schedule 1.
Make it make sense
Marijuana is the most popular drug in the world... But it can't be taxed... So they make it the most illegal. Unless you're in the few states where it's legal or decriminalized.
The side affects can be debilitating. I know this personally. Please don't take benzodiazapene, especially xanax. I am speaking from my own experience as well as all I have learned since trying to withdraw from it. It seems like many people are suffering from the long term effects.
This is a good, dood, informative video. Thank you and God bless you for your wisdom and information to help others.
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What's the better option????????????????
Is there any hope for those of us trying to get off? I'm on 1 mg x4 daily for a long time. It does not interfere with me at all. It just keeps me alive basically. I'm so worried about weaning off it. Wish I never got on it.
I was on it mixed with alcohol usually just a quarter bar and a few beers. Very stressful times i was on it as long as i could get it. I was not prescribed. Alcohol calms the withdrawal symptoms but prolongs the withdrawal overall. This makes opiate withdrawal look like a week at the beach.
Been on Xanax for 20 years
Any side effects?
Same, and it's helpful I just wish it lasted a bit longer, wasn't so hard to obtain with the stigma it has
Do you supposed to drink alcohol and wine and smoke weed with this type of medicine?
the doctor prescribed me xanax 2x0.25 mg a day, i think that's a lot for me. So I'm wondering if I could take it only when I feel symptoms or when I know I'll be in a situation where symptoms will appear?
Stephen Harrison remember that Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. It's used medically to treat severe pain, but it can be very dangerous if misused but Tramadol is used primarily to treat mild to severe pain.
6mg of Xanax a day seems like a really high dose
People can become physically dependent on Xanax, especially if they take the medication every day or very often. Physical dependence means that their body does not function appropriately in the absence of Xanax. If a person has been taking Xanax for a long time and wants to come off it, they should speak with a healthcare professional to work out a safe method for discontinuing the drug. People may also experience negative effects when coming off Xanax after taking it for a long time. Talking with a doctor and following a discontinuation schedule can help avoid these symptoms. Using alprazolam the generic name for Xanax, even as prescribed, can lead to physical dependence and withdrawal if a person stops taking the drug suddenly. Withdrawal can be life threatening and remember my friend that the misuse of alprazolam (Xanax) increases the risk of overdose and death.
Iv had anxiety since I was a young teen. Iv tried a handful of SSRI and SNRI's and while they help, the side effects (sexual, sleep, restless legs, upset stomach) outweigh the benefits. Iv never tried this medication. Anyone have any personal experience insights?
If you try benzos try to lowest dose possible and work with a a good therapist to guide you through proper use.
This covers GAD, yet I was added to Quiqpetine for my anxiety that causes me to have bad anxiety. Will need to bring this up when I see my Physic next time I see them if Quiqpetine does not work.
What's you're opinion of being prescribed long term but not using everyday. As needed.
Great question- I have people who will be on it “long term” for specific situation (I.e. dentist visits or airplane flights) and they will literally make a 30-day supply last a year. I’m totally fine with this type of use and don’t see a huge issue with it. It’s the people who are taking it daily, multiple times per day for years that concern me.
Dr. Aly
@@dralywood Also another question for you. I know long term isn't good to use. But was curious what if you do use everyday, don't increase the dose ever, and except the fact that you'll have to be on it for life(basically) if it allows you to live a better life? What are the negatives of using everyday and accept the dependance issues for a better life anxiety free?
You must remember clearly that people can become physically dependent on Xanax, especially if they take the medication every day or very often. Physical dependence means that their body does not function appropriately in the absence of Xanax. If a person has been taking Xanax for a long time and wants to come off it, they should speak with a healthcare professional to work out a safe method for discontinuing the drug. People may also experience negative effects when coming off Xanax after taking it for a long time. Talking with a doctor and following a discontinuation schedule can help avoid these symptoms. Using alprazolam the generic name for Xanax, even as prescribed, can lead to physical dependence and withdrawal if a person stops taking the drug suddenly. Withdrawal can be life threatening and remember my friend that the misuse of alprazolam (Xanax) increases the risk of overdose and death.
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@@Andres-kv4ib Oh you want it translated into English? Ok well in short the tolerance for Xanax can increase over the course of just a few weeks. Higher doses or more frequent doses will then be needed to feel the desired effect.
Physical dependence caused by long-term use of Xanax means the body has gotten used to having the drug in its system. When the brain and body realize they have gone without Xanax, withdrawal symptoms appear. The body now needs the medication to function.
Withdrawal symptoms trigger the brain to have mental cravings, compulsions and psychological withdrawals.
@@Andres-kv4ib translated into English: As strange as it might sound, another great alternative to taking Xanax is to simply make a few changes to your lifestyle. Sometimes, we lead lives that don’t promote healthy mindsets or worse, actively harm our mental health.
Mindfulness techniques have helped millions of people manage their anxiety symptoms. Some people use meditation or yoga as their mindfulness exercise, while others find that listening to music, reading, or simply going for a walk helps clear their minds. Breathing techniques and grounding exercises are also extremely popular.
Exercise, in general, is proven to boost your mental health and fight symptoms of anxiety and depression, as is getting enough sleep. Beyond that, try to eat a healthy diet full of all the nutrients your body needs. It might surprise you how often a nutritional deficiency can contribute to mental health struggles.
I was prescribed xanax and it helped me alot. I was on it for about 4 months. I plan on going back to my doctor and ask for a 2 month script for reasons i dint have to say online.
Is taking it once or twice worth it? I gave 6 pills, and it’ll be difficult to re prescribe it … .5mg
Would it be wise to take this for a couple days as I withdraw from tramadol? There’s no way I can get more. I just have a 4 tablets at home .05mg.
I can't feel anything from it with 0.5mg but the anxiety goes away fast. This is good because it doesn't make me sleepy but it does help me fall asleep faster at bedtime.
same
it really helps for short periods when i am having insomnia and cant function in the day without horrendous anxiety and physcial issues from lack of sleep.
How can someone be on it for a long time if it’s meant to be on for short periods of time?
@@SoaresDean-ls2gl that doesn’t answer my question
Coming off this med is a horrible, horrible torturous agony. Wicked withdrawal. Not worth it.
I just made a purchase of mine online they lsd, dmt, mushroom, Xanax, chocolate bars and more,.”
the good old times when 1mg actually works for me
It has helped a lot of people. Just like any other treatment, sadly it can cause problems too.
I just started watching your video but I will say that Xanax it’s the only reason I can hold a job otherwise I would have to be on disability. Also, I generic brand aurobindo I don’t know how they’re even legal! They do nothing.
They got a lot of
Love it my dope😂😂😂
Doctor do you like klonopin the best please answer thank you
a lot safer yes
This is something that saved my life how can u say you wouldnt care if the production stopped i cannot function without it and if i had to have low life quality would probly end my life or id turn to street benzos i already do not get enough of klonopin from my doctor so i have to buy a full xanax bar script for the month which is crazy they have been giving benzos out and pain meds for 100s of years why all of a sudden are doctors trying to stop fucking prescribing them it makes no sense whatsoever theyver been being given for years and years and only now its a issue they want ppl to turn to the street and get fentanyl and die instead of having a safe supply of meds that ppl are going to take anyways you cant get rid or stop supply and demand
No offense dude. But your comment sounds like it was written by someone who's addicted to Xanax...
Mom’s neurologist prescribed this for my elderly mom with dementia who gets aggressive. We had to have an intervention to prevent her from hurting herself and others in her memory facility. It seems to work, but I wish there was something else. Plus I’m concerned she’ll fall. She’s on a low dose as needed, but I’ll keep looking for alternatives to discuss with the doctor.
I’m not a doctor but I will say this: in elderly people with dementia Seroquel should be avoided if you decide to switch medications. I don’t know why but for some reason a lot of doctors overprescribe Seroquel to elderly patients with dementia despite the warning in the information pamphlet that it can increase the risk of sudden death in elderly patients suffering from dementia. Just my 2 cents.
for me the best is xanax 2mg SR
If I need to be admitted, I would like inpatient care that is person-centred and provided in a recovery-focused environment. My admission should be as short as possible so as to not cause unnecessary trauma and there need to be more places that I can go to if I can’t go straight home when I’m ready to leave hospital. The power structures in inpatient settings also have to change, so that power is shared with people on the ward, particularly when they are from a marginalised group.
my experience on Xanax has been a great benefit while breaking through one ought to take the right dosage, below usually where l get mine
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@@Gabriela-nk8jw People can become physically dependent on Xanax, especially if they take the medication every day or very often. Physical dependence means that their body does not function appropriately in the absence of Xanax. If a person has been taking Xanax for a long time and wants to come off it, they should speak with a healthcare professional to work out a safe method for discontinuing the drug. People may also experience negative effects when coming off Xanax after taking it for a long time. Talking with a doctor and following a discontinuation schedule can help avoid these symptoms. Using alprazolam the generic name for Xanax, even as prescribed, can lead to physical dependence and withdrawal if a person stops taking the drug suddenly. Withdrawal can be life threatening and remember my friend that the misuse of alprazolam (Xanax) increases the risk of overdose and death.
I agree with dude talking about bud. I’m on some meds and man it sujcs. But also working on being sober now for 7+ weeks. No more drinks please:)
@spiders4540 what?
Still apart of the 1% myself where it’s helped tremendously and gotten me thru crazy life situations stuff people have a hard time believing well it happened! So this stuff seems to do the trick. And it’s been years myself, I never asked for it at 16, but I’m not depressed, I’m just anxious, so I tried every damn other one, with terrible side effects. Xanax is awful if you don’t have access to it and your dependent on it, so I keep a days dose on me extra just in case. And I’m one too, where I don’t have family like that but I have a great woman by my side thru the past few years of figuring out where I need to be with it finally, but she hates pills, she didn’t have pills handed out in her country before she came, but, she sees the difference between me and others simply from both of our jobs even. And she knows I have seizures in the past unrelated to Xanax, so she makes sure I’m good even when I’m pushing my dose off just to push it off. I will say tho, I get more benefit now making myself be on halves of my dose, so instead of 1 mg I use .5 so half of one and I’ll wait to see if I need more later on, took awhile to lower my tolerance for it to work, but it for sure works better for me this way. But yeah to say people shouldn’t get it, they shouldn’t make it, well what about some rare drug for a non deadly disease? Should they not make tramadol or tylenol 3 for example, the weakest opioids imaginable? No cause people do need them.
Going through it right now. I've been on them for decades I was running out before DR opponents so I was cut off. So now its so bad I'm having to get them off the street the dangerous thing because of fentanyl don't know what to do
I get them x securely from johnnycology. He's known for selling stuff better than those gotten from the street
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It lowers my blood presser it dose not raise it. What are you talking about.
Xanax has saved my life from agoriphobia however I am also a Prisoner to it. I will never be able to get off so I just look at it like insulin to a diabetic. I also have Bipolar Disorder with a comorbidity of Anxiety Disorder and Paranoia. I take 2mg 3X a day but most days I take 2 - 4 depending on circumstances.
I'm sorry for your pain!
Thats a lot my friend! I was addicted 2 xanax years ago taking sometimes 6 mg a day en more even 10 .,. Be carefully this drug is behond horror if you try to stop make sure you have DIAZEPAM in you're house 2 switch over the medications xanax withdrawals ARE DEADLY valium withdrawals aren't., en you can t1per of smooth what is another case with these bars.. sterkte
For your sake, I hope your dr. never decides to cut you off or wean you down. Finding a dr. to prescribe them these days is next to impossible.
Yeah, they push garbage now like propranolol which causes heart problems. To be fair, I can understand why some doctors may be reluctant to prescribe it to someone who has never been on them, but given the fact that you have already been taking this medication, it would be negligent for them to suddenly cut you off. If they do that, I would recommend that you take legal action. You can have seizures and agonizing physical and mental withdrawals if you abruptly discontinue these.
What are the other top 2 psych meds you dislike?
I believe she said Adderall and Gabapentin.
Thank you
No way this is one of the worst medications ever!! I'm on valium never had a withdrawal ever but not xanax you will withdrawal bad from xanax and it's way to addicting
My sister musta wanted her anxiety to go away quickly for last 40 years as she's a addict and paranoid delusional
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No its not i will take this the rest of my life i have panic disorder i need .5 everyday and i can function
Xanax saved my life.
Personally I Either think narcotics should be allowed otc or barely prescribed. We can't keep overprescribing and acting like most prescription s are necessary.
Thanks
I get severe panic attacks and have for over the past 27 yrs they have had me on so many different drugs I couldn't even name them all but I've been taking .05 Xanax for about 20 yrs up to 3 times a day if needed along with 150 mg effexor 1 time a day , it's the only thing that has worked for me .
Been a life saver for me I take it daily with Prozac and it’s all well for her to say it should be banned but for someone who has tryed everything else this medication can actually save your life every drug can be abused use it as prescribed what works for someone might not work for everyone does she have panic attacks or a disorder? Way out of line to say it should be banned I would rather be on Xanax the rest of my life than in a cardboard box
I still can’t get it from any doctor but the most commonly prescribed medication for anxiety
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@@iiMeNo I’m just wondering how it’s so commonly prescribed yet it’s so hard to obtain
10% fuck that %90 percent of us nod & be high as hell off 1 bar, forgetting everything lmao
Xanax is great
@chase-iq8jwDamn , busted😂
I would go insane if I didn't have my xanax. I don't even have to take the dosage they put on it as long as I have it. It's like a security blanket, knowing I do have it just in case. If you've never had a panic attack then you have no idea what it's like. It runs in my family and Xanax is the only thing that works for me, not Klonopin, not Valium, none of it. Xanax works instantly. Nobody has EVER died from just taking Xanax, they had to be taking other stuff or drinking with it.
My OCD Grandma needs xanax
Great video and I agree with every word. I'm coming off Valium and it's not an easy journey. I never once misused it. I have friends coming off Xanax and they are going through hell. It's, in my opinion it should be banned too
Yes all benzos should be banned. I’m 27 months post 18 month taper and I am still SUFFERING with BIND
Hi, I don’t think it should be banned, Omg, there are times they are just what we need. I’ve been on them for 16 years, but now, I am trying to go down on my Xanax. I’m pretty much not very happy, it’s hard.. I am my worst enemy. 😝😊
I don’t know why psychiatrist are so afraid of benzodiazepines. The stigma is insane. I’ve been having seizures for 7 months and Xanax was prescribed to me (4mg daily) and saved my life so many times. This medication CAN help you if you take it correctly
I took xanax 2 times only and stopped taking it , is there any reason for concern
I guess it would suck to be in jail with a prescription for this. I would imagine the jail doctor's going to tamper you off pretty quick as in NONe.
Not True. I did 10 years in prison and I was sure that it was on my court order that they was required to keep me on my current dose and never DC it or the DOC would have been in contempt
my doctor only gives diazepam 2mg for older people
To whoever is reading this and never used it. Don't take that ever! Or any other benzos.
Can you share your experience, if comfortable? I’m sure many would find it valuable.
Is it fine for use at 15 years old. I had mental problems sometimes and i take it. It really helped calming me down
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I had better results with clonazepam. I guess it does depend on the dosage
Clonazapam works for me.
I think gabapentin is safer and worth a try first. This is just my opinion and I have no qualifications.
Hey I'll refer to a mate I cop from couples of time,he's reliable and ships discreetly.......
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been on it for over 12 years everyday. I use it when needed. But after a while. Your'e tollerence catches up and you need to take one to fell normal. Can be a godsend in panic attack though. We dont get extended release here
bro I get them legit prescrbied by Doctor. I would never take a bar from the steet or internet. thats fucked@SteveEvergreen-qf2ov
my doctor just put me on it since nothing else helped , I think Im gonna be on it for long , it makes me normal again I wish it doesnt screw my life more. anyone have been on it ?
i have bad anxiety and had 3 panic attacks few weeks ago, doc prescribed me w xanax and it does help, i wish i didn’t have to take it though
well I know some coworker she use it just for the fun of it I told her to stop it but she is addicted to them everyday I can't do nothing about she is 37 an adult
Tell your assam people who are serving the state with cool mind
It’s meant for flights, hospitals, and severe panic attacks. But I still like klonopin better
Klonopin is great, longer half life and somewhat less habit forming too. It works good for me 👍
@@AegonTheUnlikely I find I need more clonazepam to get the same results. Much prefer alprazolam. But it seems to depend on the individual.
@@HitchHikersBlues yeah alprazolam definitely seems to hit the hardest but last the shortest and clonazepam and lorazepam feel pretty much the same to me personally
@@AegonTheUnlikely yeah unfortunately Xanax does a have a fairly short half life and it's easily abused, but I wouldn't recommend it. The withdrawals can be woeful... I don't need to add mine man 😄 But it gets to work on me like no other Benzo that I know. I've found I need at least a ratio of 2:1 with clonazepam. Strange.
Does it help you when you have a severe panic attack?
17 million subscriptions a year? Yet I can't find shit
You habe to pay a doctor now know medicare bullshit
You just have to find the right doctor unfortunately. It’s very easy for them to write a prescription but many just won’t do it
You have to pretty much find a Psychiatrist to prescribe it these days... Most Normal Doctors won't prescribe Narcotics anymore.
Bro you can find it online if you know where to look. If you don't want to take that route then go to a psychiatrist
I wish I could take Xanax the rest of my life with some increases back in 2017 I was upped to 6mg Xanax daily. I detoxed for 2 years and little cessuers it's not worth the risk it's painful and makes you feel like dying. Especially when the high is gone or effect. Don't use drugs on the streets kids !! RIP brother Maui Wowi I miss you fool ❤️
I totally agree with you, but along with the downsides, it was the only option for me to make a flight, couldn't solve it any other way although i tried a lot of ways. Now I am super happy, confident and flying is not a nightmare for me anymore
I need help 😔
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This is the only one that works for me. I worked on my job for 40 years. If I did not take it I would have lost my job. I cant sleep unless I take it. All the other Doctors tried other Meds did not work.
I don't know what you are talk about. I use this medican and my job was to build Shoppjng Centers. I did this for 40 years.
She is wrong! Been on Xanax for 44 yrs. It's a wonderful med! I was in the study for it. It works great!
I was on Xanax however a dumb psychologist took me off too fast and I got soooo sick and ended up having my body lock up and my wife called 911. I had a seizure in the hospital so the psychologist in the hospital put me on Valium. He also said what the previous dr did caused what happened to me. The Valium dose I’m on is great
For some reason it works for vestibular imbalance.
No evidence of kong-term impairment when used for an extended period; in fact, long term use may be beneficial for some.
Prove it lmao
She is lovely, I love medications and love listening to her explaining about them ❤
The risk out weighs the benifit, bigest understatement ever spoken
SSRI withdrawal is brutal, much worse than benzos or the poppy. Xanax saved me along with heavy therapy and My MD
It works. I don’t use it often but unfortunately proprananol, hydroxyzine don’t work the same. If they invent an SSRI that doesn’t have sexual side effects I’ll take it. 🤷🏻♂️
I agree. Propranolol is a beta blocker that was originally intended to treat high blood pressure. If you use it for anxiety, it can cause dangerous decreases in your blood pressure. Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine. You essentially pay a psychiatrist for Benadryl which has minimal effects on anxiety. It seems like they push any pharmaceutical drug that isn’t a controlled substance because they know that they can’t get in trouble if it’s not a scheduled drug.