Is there a better prescription then xanax?

Anxious Jenny · Post by **Anxious Jenny** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 9:14 am

Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone knew of a safer pill then xanax that has the same effects as xanax. I take very little but have been on it for 8 months now! I take .125mg twice a day. Is this a lot? I don't know if I'm addicted or not. My GP thinks I'm on too little to be addicted. I just want to go a more natural root or with something less addicting. Please let me know!
Thanks so much!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 8:32 am

Hi Jenny, just got on here and saw your questions. First, I took xanax for a little over a year. I went from taking 1.0 four times a day, to just 0.5 at bedtime. I am now not taking it at all. I am elated to be able to be off of it. I was constantly second guessing my Dr. and Psychologist about if I needed it and if I would become addicted to it. Yes, I needed it. Yes, you can become addicted, if, you are aware of the possibility of addiction then your ahead of the game. I think xanax is great if it used for what it is intended, anxiety. I could have sworn 6 months ago that I was addicted, but I was not. It served it's purpose and now I do not need it. If you need it then I say by all means use it. The relaxation cd and this program is wonderful. It takes a lot of work but is sooo worth it at the end. I hope I have helped some. Good luck to you!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 3:56 pm

I am pretty sure that Xanax is safe. I take 1 mg twice a day or more if needed. I am kinda worried that I am addicted to it. I have been using it to sleep for years now and sometimes I try to sleep without it and I cannot. I dont think you will be addicted taking such a low dosage. You might want to look into taking an anti depressant for anxiety though.