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[yvette23]

Hi I began taking xanax for along time it doesnt work anymore I have to take more and more but stil I have panic attacks. Am i imune to them and what ia the best alternative. I become very ill and short tempered when i dont have them and that makes everyone unhappy. Plus my doc cut me off for a dwi. but it was for alchohol. What do i do . I take 300 mg of nuerottin 3 times a day. help help help

[Paxiled]

But do taper, as Drew said.  These are dangerous to quit cold turkey.  And yes, they do stop working and require higher dosages -- benzos are addictive drugs, and that's how they work.  Not for everyone, but apparently for you.

[nikki1408]

sounds to me likeyou are or are becoming immune to the xanax. in my opinion i would go to the dr and ask if there is something else that he can give you for your panic attacks. also i am takng a low dose of zoloft to help with some of my anxiety, maybe try that if you arnt already taking an AD

[Drew23587]

I just joined the forum and wanted to say that you probably are having the panic attacks due to the xanax or lack of it?  You can not just stop taking this medication.  You need to talk with a doctor and taper off this medication.  Xanax may cause intermittent withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety between your dosages.  Also may cause depression, irritabilty, etc.  Just my 2cents.