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?

[blued82]

Well I went ahead and took my Xanax for the first time and it wasn't bad at all... it wasn't a miracle cure or anything but it just made me feel calm and I could talk to ppl easier.

[Jessica42009]

I get anxiety but I'm nervous that maybe its not anxiety and I can not get myself to take the xanax that was prescribed to me. My anxiety causes me to believe I have a heart problem (which I don't) but I just can't shake that feeling. If I take xanax I'm afraid my heart will go too slow or stop etc.. Does that feeling even occur when taken? Also I haven't had an actual heart palpitation/freak out panic attack in a while. Just an overall crappy feeling all day long. I'm short of breath, I feel like I'm vibrating and really uncomfortable...

[nursegirl6572]

This thread is old.  Please start your own new one so you get more answers:

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

[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.

[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.

[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.