103 patient evaluations for Alprazolam
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Mar 1, 2012 (Started Oct 04, 2009)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Anxious mood)
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Side effectsSevere (Drowsiness, Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
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AdherenceSometimes
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
1 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
this was just too dangerous driving for my job. My Pdoc worked with me to find other strategies for anxiety and stress relief rather than taking a benzo. We are making progress on reducing my symptoms with meditation, relaxation, visualization, journal writing, breathing, etc.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
Drowsiness
Oct 25, 2010 (Started Oct 04, 2009)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Anxious mood)
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Side effectsMild (Drowsiness, Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
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AdherenceSometimes
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
1 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
is effective if I take it everyday. If taken occasionally it causes drowsiness. Addiction danger for me. Only use occasionally as needed. Usually in anticipation of a stressful situation
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
Drowsiness
Dec 3, 2009 (Started Oct 04, 2009)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Anxious mood)
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Side effectsMild (Drowsiness, Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
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AdherenceSometimes
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
1 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Rather than take 1mg daily, I took these as needed. 1-3x's a day on severe anxiety days. Then many days I have none. That helps my concern re:addiction, as that is an issue with me.
An unexpected benefit was a general feeling of well being after anxiety was diminishing.
I am suspicious of depression being a reaction after several days in a row of Xanax and then none for a day...would leave me feeling down...probably a little withdrawel effect rather than Xanax triggering a depressive episode?
This med worked wonders for the physical symptoms: sick stomach, shakes, inside quivers, sweating, and then I noticed a quiet feeling...didn't feel so uncomfortable in my own skin.
The drowsies stopped after just a few uses.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
Drowsiness
- 1 helpful mark
Jan 24, 2012 (Started Feb 03, 2011)
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EffectivenessSlight (for Anxious mood)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceSometimes
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
1 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
I only take this as needed. 0.25 mg up to 4 times a day. It takes the edge off. When I feel very anxious I will take two. I know some who take 1 mg up to 6 times a day. I would sleep with anything over .50 mg. (lol) This is one of the drugs that are not covered in my low prescription cost program though it is much needed!
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 1 helpful mark
Jan 15, 2012 (Started Jan 15, 2012)
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EffectivenessNone (for Panic Disorder)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceSometimes
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BurdenVery hard to take
Dosage:
1 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
a
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Sep 15, 2011 (Started Mar 21, 2012)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Panic Disorder)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Jul 1, 2011 (Started Mar 21, 2012)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Panic Disorder)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
- 0 helpful marks
Aug 30, 2011 (Started Jun 02, 2010)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Mild Depression)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Panic Disorder)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
0.25 mg
Daily
- 0 helpful marks
Jul 29, 2011 (Started Jul 01, 2000)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Bipolar I Disorder)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Advice & Tips:
I only take this maybe a handful of times through the year for major panic/paranoia events related to my bipolar disorder. I overally have a very good control and handle on the manic side of my bipolar disorder and I'm capable of talking myself down from panic attacks. When the self help techniques do not work, I will take this as it do calm me down quickly.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Jul 28, 2011 (Started Nov 20, 2008)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Panic attacks)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Fear of public or open places (agoraphobia))
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Side effectsMild
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
1 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
This treatment worked very well for me, was on it for over 3.5 yrs. New doctor wants to change up and see if a new combo will reduce the overall number of pills I have to take each day ( all meds included ).
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Jun 30, 2011 (Started Feb 03, 2009)
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EffectivenessNone (for Panic attacks)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceNever taken as prescribed
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
0.5 mg
Daily
Side effects:
Skin sensitive to touch
- 0 helpful marks
May 5, 2011 (Started Nov 09, 2009)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Sleep problems)
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Side effectsMild (Drowsiness)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
1 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
Drowsiness
Dec 7, 2009 (Started Nov 09, 2009)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Sleep problems)
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Side effectsMild (Drowsiness)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
1 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
Drowsiness
- 0 helpful marks
Feb 23, 2011 (Started Jan 01, 2009)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Promote relaxation)
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Side effectsSevere (Problems concentrating)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
5 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
This medicine can make you feel very tired.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
Problems concentrating
- 0 helpful marks