What does being in Xanax feel like? - Panic Disorders Message Board

requiemforadream · 10-19-2003, 12:14 AM

I'd really like to try Xanax for my social anxiety disorder, but I have no experience w/ this sort of drug. Does it make you lethargic, or does it pep you up? Does it make you crave foods? Does it interfere w/ sleep patterns?

Kind of hoping I could get some info/feedback about this drug and others similar to it. Please.

lori j · 10-19-2003, 12:25 AM

For me, Xanax makes me very sleepy & I usually only take it when my panic is very bad. Not on a daily basis. It leaves me shakey when it wears off.

Graciecat · 10-19-2003, 07:46 AM

Xanax worked great for me.
Maybe the first two or three times I took it, I got a little tired, but after that I was fine.
Didn't make me eat more or less, that stayed the same.
I never got dizzy or shakey between doses.
But like all drugs, what works for one, maynot work for someone else.

Hypnotic · 10-19-2003, 12:54 PM

Xanex is the best drug for panic disorders. It makes you feel sleepy and definetly calms you down when you are having a attack. Be careful tho, I know alot of people that have gotten addicted to this drug.

Tigre · 10-20-2003, 07:08 AM

xanax calms you down. I take 1mg doses when needed for panic/anxiety and aggressive anger (i have PTSD and doc says the aggressive anger is from that as a result of a head injury) It works wonders for me...although i have noticed that ive needed higher doses..could be that im relying on it or my panic/anxiety and all is still not under complete control. I tried klonepin its less addictive but it made me nauseous and (sorry) chronic diarhea. I also had a dose of ativan in IV at hospital and that didnt do anything for me...so xanax is what helps me hte best. I get tired on it when its combined with my other meds (zoloft and keppra) but if i space them all at different times im ok..sometimes i cant though cuz you never know when panic or anxiety will hit. Take care and best of luck.