Just started Xanax...anyone have experiences to share?

I was prescribed Xanax for quite some time and it is easy to abuse! Just remember to use it sparingly and only when you absolutely need it. If you find that you "need" it along with another medication to help you sleep, for example, think again! Watch for contraindications with any OTC meds and supplements.

If you have been on Xanax for a long time and or high doses please read if you plan on getting off it.
https://www.benzoinfo.com/2018/02/06/why-currently-available-benzodiazepine-dosages-prevent-safe-withdrawal/

Read up on benzos not to be used long term. Most studies say 2-4 weeks.
Please please be careful.

Ditto, please be careful. If you find yourself using this product daily for a long time (a month or two) - you'll begin to need increasing amounts to get the same relief. Not good - you're then on the path to addiction.

I have taken Zanax for over 20 yrs. I like it because it is fast acting yet it is not one I have to take everyday for it to work. I have never had trouble with it.

This is a highly unpopular solution for a lot of good reasons. I know way more than I care to since I was initially Rx Xanax 30 yrs ago for stress and anxiety. No one knew then. I do still suffer from anxiety and panic disorder. And I remained a Xanax patient for all that time. #1) contrary to popular belief, increased dosage being required is not always true. It wasn't for me. #2) It helped me through major life challenges which I had to deal with alone. But there came a time, when I had two back-to-back traumatic brain injuries from car accidents. The accidents were not my fault and occurred 6 mos apart. The concussions changed how my brain functioned. The Xanax became my enemy. I was never told about the damaging effects of Xanax. Bottom line is that it was evident that it was not okay. Honestly, you will always face challenges in life that cause anxiety. Naturally, we want that anxiety to go away and stay under control. Xanax does a great job of that. But it also holds your brain hostage. It's no longer your natural brain. Xanax is in control and it can turn on you in true monster fashion. I nearly died because of it. Please find other ways to cope with your anxiety. Xanax is not your friend. Hugs.

I had panic attacks for years and Xanax was the only thing that helped me.

Yes I find it to be a miracle drug especially if your anxiety is off the charts my dr. Will not prescribe it to me he prefers me to getting on like an anti depressant??? So I get it when needed from the girls at work and it works so well when needed. I know it gets a bad rap but I’m no t addicted. It dioes what it’s supposed to do st the moment. I have bad anxiety at times and I fn hate it it takes over your whole mind and body and that little half a Xanax makes the world of difference. Good luck to you .👍👍

Oh, I bet your Dr. would be thrilled to know how you get your supply. Anyways, I used it several years ago and also found that easy to halve halve did the trick quickly every time. Never increased the dose & only used occasionally when needed. No issues with using it for several years on that basis. Dr. had no concerns that I use something else. Preferred by me instead of a Px needed everyday. When that's the case you see dosages increasing over time for an everyday med as the body gets used to it. Boo says I.

Hope you have continued good results. Always a good idea to try physical exercise to burn off that ugh feeling too. Less meds make a healthier happier antonioooooh. All the best.. .!!