how does xanax make YOU feel?

[isthisme85]

I was recently prescribed xanax an am afraid to take it because of all the warning labels. What does it do to you? Does it help you with the panicy feeling, or just put you to sleep. Is it anything like atarax?

[etq22]

I just got prescribed it too and im terrified to take it because im not sure what it will do to me, which makes me panic more. I havent been able to leave my bedroom for 4 days now

[nursegirl6572]

This is an old thread.  Please click on the link and start your own new thread.  Thanks!

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/new_with_new_subject?forum_id=71

[Grrose]

I have anxiety when around other people as well. Do you know what causes it? I attribute my anxiety to growing up in a chaotic atmosphere where I was stressed a lot. I always felt others didn't understand and for the most part they didn't. Anyway, it made me anxious around other people. What do you think caused your anxiety?

[heyykatelyn]

I've had anxiety and panic attacks for about three years and I just started taking my Zoloft again at 50mg and increasing it to 100mg after one week. I get my panic attacks when I'm around a big crowd and I'm getting nervous about working this weekend when it's going to be very busy and I know my Zoloft won't really be affective yet. I was also prescribed Xanex the lowest dosage and my doctor told me I can take half or the whole thing. I wanted to try taking it before I go into work this weekend but I don't want to make it worse and ive never taken it before so im nervous about it.

[nursegirl6572]

Definitely much better to go to a doctor for the Xanax if you feel you need it.  Taking someone else's medication is a BAD idea and can land BOTH you and your friend in trouble.

[Mxcagg]

Jessica42009, I have those same feelings, especially the vibrating. I've had tests and they all say I'm fine.  My friend gave me some Xanax to try and I take half a pill when I get those feelings. Sometimes it feel like it works and sometimes I'm not sure. We are both still alive I hope.  It must be in our heads. I'm going to schedule some time with a shrink who can prescribe me this.