How Long Does Xanax Effect Last

I have been taking Xanax for about a year now. I currently take 0.5mg four times a day with more if I know I'm going to be anxious or am having a panic attack. For a while, the Xanax seemed to keep my GAD at bay since I was taking it regularly. I also rarely had panic attacks. Now, I'm usually anxious and can't function. I have usually around 3 panic attacks a day. They don't seem to be full-blown panic attacks that make me feel like I have to go to the hospital, but they last a while and I spend much of my day lying in bed trying to calm down and I can't hold down a job or go back to school because of it. I have tried taking upwards of 1.5mg of Xanax during a panic attack and it doesn't really seem to do anything anymore. What should I do? I think I'm meetin...

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I've been taking Xanax brand name for panic attacks and anxiety as needed, not regularly, for the past five years. I've never increased my dose of frequency of taking this med at any point, and am not physically dependent at all. Up until last month ago, the label had always said it was manufactured by "Pharmacia" or "Pharmacia/Upjohn". For years they worked fantastically with no sleepiness or other side effects. I was totally functional. I was shocked when--at some point last month--I took my Xanax to ease panic and did not notice any relief at all in terms of my mental state. Instead, I felt physically hot, dizzy, sweaty, and as if all motivation had been sucked out of my body. It was a terrible feeling in addition to the panic. I thought it was just a bad coin...

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I will be giving a 45 minute presentation in a couple of days, and I am an EXTREMELY nervous public speaker. My doc gave me five 0.25 mg Xanax to use for this engagement, of course, not to take the 5 tablets in one shot ;) but first to test it out. I used two of the 0.25 pills in the last two months: one for a shorter 8 minute presentation in front of only 6 people ,where it seemed to calm my nerves. The second "test" was within a group giving a short presentation, yet here I noticed all my shortcomings coming forth: shortness of breath, voice gitters, and my body also shook. NOw,what to do about this solo 45 minute engagement I have in the next couple of days: shall I try two of the 0.25mg pills=0.5 dose? Also, I had quiet smoking for about 7 months, yet started again these las...

I need a doc in st Louis who are able to prescribe Xanax i have terrible anxiety ## Hello, Moemoe! How are you? If you require such a medication on a long-term ongoing basis, you'll need to see a specialist, a general practice physician won't be able to prescribe it for you, due to the new regulations set forth by the DEA last year. The FDA lists Xanax as being a benzodiazepine that's most commonly used to treat anxiety and nervous disorders. It carries the risk of being habit forming and could cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and irritability. Thus, you'll need to see a psychiatrist. Do you currently have a PCP that might be able to refer you to someone? If so, that might be the quickest and easiest way to find the help you need. Can anyone recomm...

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I have been taking .5 mg xanax every night for the last 8 months to fall asleep. It actually works, but I think I'm having side effects. I used to wake up 3 times per night before Xanax, and now I sleep through the night, but I wake up exhausted and sluggish. I'm having memory problems and I don't feel alert. Am I addicted? Can I just stop, since it's such a low dose? Do I have to reduce slowly? It's only .5 mg per night. Any ideas?? HELP! ## Those are normal side effects for Xanax. When you use something regularly and your body is used to having it, it isn't considered addiction, it is actually called dependence. An addict has to keep using more and more of something, because they like the effects they get from it and must keep increasing the amount the use, bec...

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round white pill 93-832 0.5 milligrams ## The pill in description is Clonazepam (0.5 mg); which is a benzodiazepine derivative with highly potent anticonvulsant, muscle relaxant, and anxiolytic properties. To view a list of side effects, please click on the link below... NOTE: You may need to scroll down to the section called Side Effects. Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## I am on suboxone 8-2 a day twice I have been on klonopin xanax valum and taking anywhere from 10 to 20 a day just depends how the day goes! I've been in them since my grandpau shot himself when I pulled in the driveway and I found him taking his last breath gurgling that's triggered it all if I try to come off of them I have really bad cesers panic attacks can...

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Please can sumone help me, doctor gave me xanax and I no nothing about it. I took two Squares last nite and had no effect. Is it safe to take the whole tablet? Please help. ## What has your doctor instructed you to take? The whole tablet or partial tablet? Xanax contains the active ingredient Alprazolam, which is a Benzodiazepine, it is used to treat anxiety and nervous disorders and it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, irritability and headache. Learn more:

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looks like a bar white scored 3 times on one side with 555, other side has one score with an M on one side and it looks like the #33 on the other ## m b3 on one side and 555 on the other what is it please? ## There is a picture of a white pill on the net, with one side M | B3 And other side 5 | 5 | 5 Image can be seen here. That pill is in fact Buspirone, an anti-anxiety medication. Hope this information helped. Royce ## white bar with 2 on one side and xano on the other side ## In regards to this last post, the imprint was actually being read upside down, it's actually ONAX 2. Onax is a foreign brand name for Xanax, it contains 2mgs of Alprazolam. It is a Benzodiazepine that's used to treat anxiety and nervous disorders, it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, hea...

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I've been on 2mg xanax four times a day for years and it never fails, i've also taken oxycontin 20mg for some time and now the last to refills of xanax have not been working. Is the oxycontin effecting the xanax..I'm really scared as I am very scared my xanax won't ever work the way its supposed to..any advice ## Hello, Based on my research, using Alprazolam together with Oxycontin (Oxycodone) may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience some impairment in thinking and judgment. I haven't found any information stating that taking Oxycontin will make Xanax less effective, so maybe that's just how your body is reacting to the combination. The real problems with mixing these two arise from the...

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split 3 way bar inscribed S 90 3 reverse side blank light green bar ## Alprazolam 2 mg, also known under the trade names Xanax, Xanor and Niravam, is a short-acting drug of the benzodiazepine class used to treat moderate to severe anxiety disorders, panic attacks, and as an adjunctive treatment for anxiety associated with moderate depression. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## a green three pieced bar with S on one section,90 on the middle section,and 3 on the last section ## is there a difference in the strengths/ anti anxiety effects between blue/white/yellow/green bars? i have no health insurance so i've been forced to buy from online pharmacies to help. this information would be very helpf...

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I want to know which is stronger. The Ativan or Xanax? Which one lasts the longest? I have really bad anxiety so I wanted to know which one is better to take? ## Xanax is stronger than Ativan, it is actually twice as strong. You only need a half a milligram of it to equal each 1mg of the Ativan. The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, and irritability. However, the only way to know which one will work best for you is by trying them. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been having servere anxiety. And need help! Just moved here. And cant seen to find the help I need. ## Just moved to Charleston SC sorry. Need a Dr in Charleston SC. ## Hello, Jennilea! How are you? Do you have a PCP in your new area, or is that the type of doctor you're looking for? Due to the new regulations that were put in place last year, in order to have a medication such as Xanax prescribed, you'll need to see a specialist, a general practice physician can no longer prescribe it for you. The easiest thing to do would most likely be to get in with a new PCP and have them refer you to someone. This medication carries the risk of being habit forming and could cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and irritability. ## I found a family Dr this morning ...

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Went to pharm. today to complain that green oval 1mg Xanax did not have the effect that the round blue ones had. They changed mine last week. I called them about the problem and asked them if anyone else had a problem. They said yes and would get their reg. blue brand in by today. I got a weeks supply last week and a 30 day supply from Dr. today. Went to get it filled and they weren't getting in new ones until Thurs noon. They gave me a few of greens to get me thru. I asked another pharmacist if any one else had the same complaint. She said "Several, and that's why we are getting the other original brand." I asked when they realized there was a problem and it was a couple of months ago. Asked why they didn't correct the problem then? "we had 4500 of the other one...

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Looking for a doctor in Chinatown that subscribes benzos.. Xanax Klons thanks ## Hello, PTM! How are you? If you require such a medication on a long-term ongoing basis, you'll need to see a specialist, due to the new regulations set forth by the DEA last year, so you'll most likely need to see a psychiatrist. The FDA lists benzodiazepines as most commonly being used to treat anxiety and nervous disorders. They also carry the risk of being habit forming and could cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and irritability. Do you currently have a PCP that could refer you to someone? If so, that might be the quickest and easiest way to find the help you need. What state and general area are you in? Most cities have a Chinatown, so just saying that isn't enough to ...

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I was given Xanax as an alternative for Ativan. I have been on Ativan for some time now and am leary about using Xanax as a replacement. Is there reason to be worried? ## Why are you taking it as an alternative? Xanax is actually more addictive and has more long lasting side effects than Ativan does. Most doctors prefer to use Ativan when they can get away with it because people dont tend to abuse it like they do Xanax. ## Ativan and Xanax are both in the Benzodiazepine class, both as equally addictive as the other. ## the only real negative difference that i have found bt ativan and xanax is that xanax causes a huge hangover, You may get better results from xanax. who knows ## Seriously try to stay away from the xanax it is extremely addictive. Trust me on this one. ## I do not think t...

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I'm diagnosed with severe anxiety disorder. I've moved and don't have insurance or money to go from dr to dr I need a doctor who will prescribe xanax in or near nacogdoches or Lufkin tx. ## I'm sorry, but there is no listing of doctors according to what they will or will not prescribe that I can refer to for you. Additionally, due to the new regulations that were put in place last year, if you require such a medication on a long-term ongoing basis, you'll need to see a specialist. Do you currently have a PCP that could refer you to someone? This medication carries the risk of being habit forming and could cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and irritability. Can anyone recommend a good doctor in that area? ## I had a doctor where I used to live bu...

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Just wanted to know if my prescription can be refilled in hollywood FL? It has 1 refill left. ## Most States will let you transfer a controlled prescription one time. ## Yes they will call last pharmacy u had it fill New laws New procedures it's called instacheck all pharmacy thru out the US r connected nowadays due to the New DEA laws ## The only way to get a definitive answer would be to ask your pharmacy. It can be complicated, since this is a controlled substance. Xanax carries the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, and sedation. Is anyone familiar with procedures in that area? ## May I just add the transfer for Controlled medicine (if allowed) must be filled within 6 months from the original prescription d...

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Does anyone know of any doctors in or around Joliet, IL that will prescribe xanax? Thank you!! ## Hello, Brittany! How are you? Due to the new regulations that were put in place last year, since Xanax is a controlled substance that is commonly abused and can be habit forming, you'll need to see a specialist. A general practice doctor won't be able to prescribe it for you. This medication may also cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings and irritability. Do you currently have a PCP that might be able to refer you to someone? Can anyone recommend a good doctor in that area? ## I actually just moved here.. so I dont have general doctor or anything.. and all my records are lost and doctor was closed down in my previous state.. soo kinda lost on what to d...

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are the ingedence in xanax and kolinpin the exect same or there diffrent indgedances whats xanax have that kolonpin dont ## One has Alprazolam and one has Clonazepam in it. Two different drugs in the same family that have similar properties ## Xanax is slightly structurally different than klonopin. The main factor being that xanax has a shorter half life than klonopin. The drug gets into your system effecting you quicker and more intensely but also leaves your system more quickily than klonopin which comes on slower lasts longer and leaves the body quicker therefore making it easier to taper off of if that time does come.

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Hello. My doctor got shut down and i was on xanax. Does anyone suggest a doctor in the Denver metro area that i can go to so i can continue to get my medicine? I'm freaking out because im running low. TIA ## Hello, Dencolo! How are you? Due to the new regulations that were put in place last year, if you require such a medication on a long-term ongoing basis, you'll need to see a specialist. This medication carries the risk of being habit forming and could cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and irritability. Can anyone suggest a good doctor in that area? Do you have any other doctors there that you see regularly? If so, they might be able to refer you to someone.

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