Xanax Success Stories (3+ amazing reviews) 

In this blog post, we are going to talk about the success of Xanax as an anti-anxiety medication. It is one of the most commonly prescribed benzodiazepines and can help treat and manage a number of health conditions. 

This blog will cover what actual people have experienced so far and what conditions can be treated by Xanax. 

What is the success rate of Xanax? 

Xanax has a success rate of about 75-85%. Many people have reviewed it as a life-saving drug, and it indeed is. Xanax is one of the short acting benzodiazepines and has been used successfully for decades now. 

People have gained some amazing benefits from this med. However, some people have misused it and have suffered from an addiction. 

What actual people have experienced so far? 

Many people have revealed how Xanax has turned their lives around. Angela, a 37-year old mother of 4 stated:

“I had been suffering from anxiety since my childhood. I was a troubled child who could not socialise much. I used to worry about meeting my school mates every single day. Facing them was a big challenge. My mom always told me you’ll get over it when you’ll grow up and I hoped for it too, but it actually got a lot more worse.”

She continued:

“When I graduated and started working, my anxiety get worse. I used to overthink about every single task and could not get a hold of myself no matter what I did. This got so worse that I actually visited a mental healthcare professional. He put me on Xanax 0.5 mg.”

It is a known fact that people avoid going to a mental healthcare professional. People don’t realise that needing a mental doctor does not make you crazy. 

It’s okay to be in a bad position mentally, many of us are. It’s important to seek medical help whenever you feel like things are getting out of your control. Angela further stated:

“Xanax literally changed my life. It helped me sleep better and calmed my nerves. I did suffer from some side effects but those effects were way more bearable than what I was going through initially. It’s been almost 11 years and I’m still using Xanax. It’s a part of me now.”

Xanax has indeed changed a lot of lives. It has not just benefitted young people, but it is an excellent choice of anti-anxiety medication for geriatric population. A 76-year old Linda stated:

“I have been using Xanax for 30 years now. I can’t say I’m addicted to it. I have never misused it, never took more than I was supposed to. 30 years later and it still helps me sleep, it calms my nerves down and helps me be a better version of myself.”

Linda continued:

“I was never fond of medications. I avoided them as much as I could. I was the kind of person who would sit around and wait for her fever to disappear, rather than going for a med. I was sceptical when I first started Xanax as well, but it really paid off. I still don’t recommend meds unless they are absolutely necessary, but if they are, you should definitely take them.”

I am second with Linda here. No one would ever recommend you taking meds unnecessarily. I still remember my mom telling me to wait before taking any medication or try to avoid taking one if my pain or anything that’s happening is bearable or totally under my control. 

I’m 24 now and I still follow this. Another Xanax user Adam stated:

“I started taking Xanax 7 years ago for my insomnia. I was in an extremely bad place prior to using Xanax. Imagine being up for 7 nights straight. How would you feel? It turns you into a zombie!” 

Adam continued:

“I could not do anything, literally anything. I could not eat and even if I tried, I ended up regurgitating my food. I couldn’t work. I was just anxious and tired and angry. I couldn’t function. A human being can not simply stay awake for this long without having any consequences.”

He further stated:

“I still remember when I took my first Xanax dose. I was not so optimistic about it but oh man! 40 minutes in and I felt my eyes getting closed. I still remember how I slept like a baby at night after so many days. This med has been my friend ever since and I can’t tell you how grateful I am to whoever invented this life saving medication.”

This is indeed an amazing review. I can’t help but imagine how I would feel if I go on without sleeping for an ENTIRE week. It just sounds like an absolute nightmare. I wish no one goes through this. Another 26 year old Jaime stated:

“Xanax has worked amazingly for me and my never ending anxiety. I was a bit worried at first because I was 21 when I first started taking Xanax. I was too young to be on meds and it literally freaked me out a little, but it was the best thing that has ever happened to me.”

He continued:

“Xanax saved my personality from getting ruined. It has given me this new life. It not only calms my anxiety, but also helps me sleep better. Whoever is struggling with clinical anxiety out there, I just want to say there’s hope for you. Please get yourself checked and don’t be scared to take these meds. They work amazingly as long as you use them right.”

I totally agree with what Jaime said in the end. These meds work amazingly as long as you use them right. If you increase your dose or frequency without your doctor’s approval, you’re most likely to get addicted. 

Xanax is a short acting benzodiazepine and its effects start to wear off in around 8 to 10 hours. You may start getting back to your normal anxious self, but it doesn’t mean you start taking more of the med without your doctor even knowing about it. 

Misuse is what leads to addiction. Xanax is a medicine and it can’t hurt you unless you make it harm yourself. This is a sincere request to not misuse meds. 

They can help you only if you take as much as needed. When you start taking more than that, that’s when your health starts to deteriorate. You start suffering from things that were never in you. 

What is the clinical significance of Xanax? 

Xanax, brand name for Alprazolam, is a benzodiazepine. It mimics the effects of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), which is an inhibitory neurotransmitter. Xanax calms down your anxiety this way, relaxes your muscles, and helps you sleep better. It can be used for the following health conditions:

Anxiety 

The primary use of Xanax is to cure anxiety as it actually is an anti-anxiety medication. It can control excessive neuronal activity in your brain that is the main cause of anxiety. 

Seizures

Xanax can also be used to tone down the intensity of epileptic seizures. However, other benzodiazepines like diazepam are preferred over xanax because of its shorter duration of action. 

Insomnia

Xanax can be used to treat insomnia or inability to fall asleep. As this medication acts on the inhibitory system in your brain, it reduces the frequency of muscle contraction and helps to relax them. 

This produces a calming and relaxing sensation that can induce sleep efficiently and help manage insomnia. However, it may cause residual drowsiness during the daytime and make daily activities a bit difficult for you. Make sure you use Xanax properly. 

Conclusion

In this blog post, we have discussed the success stories related to the use of Xanax. It is a benzodiazepine. It mimics the effects of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), which is an inhibitory neurotransmitter. 

Xanax calms down your anxiety this way, relaxes your muscles, and helps you sleep better. However, it is important to ensure the proper use of this medication. Xanax is contraindicated to be used in patients with major respiratory illnesses. 

This is because it is capable of causing respiratory depression and it can lead to life threatening complications for people suffering from asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), especially at higher doses. Just make sure you use it right. 

FAQs: Xanax success stories  

Does Xanax work a week?

Xanax is a short acting benzodiazepine. It starts working as soon as 30 minutes and helps you calm down and it also induces sleep. However, its effects may last only 8 to 10 hours. This is exactly why people tend to misuse it and this leads to nerve-racking addiction. Make sure you use Xanax properly. Do not take any more than what’s needed. 

Is 1 mg of Xanax a lot?

1 mg Xanax is not considered a lot. In fact, it is used as an initial dose for the treatment of severe insomnia. However, it is always advised to start your treatment from the lowest effective dose to make sure how Xanax makes you feel before you continue to take more of it. 

What does it feel like to take xanax?

Xanax is a brand name of alprazolam, which is a benzodiazepine. This medication basically mimics inhibitory chemicals in your brain, like GABA, to control the excessive neuronal activity. 

In case you suffer from an overdose, call a helpline as soon as you can. Inform them properly how much is taken and when. Make sure you keep these pills away for your children and pets, if any. In order to do that, keep the bottle out of their reach. 

What medications are contraindicated with xanax?

• Other anti-anxiety medications or sleeping pills. The concomitant use can dangerously increase the sedation and may cause confusion. 
• Antipsychotic medications
• Opioid drugs, including painkillers and anti-tussive (cough relieving) medications. The concomitant use can cause serious psychological side effects and respiratory depression. 
• Alcohol

Can you safely take Xanax?

Yes, you can definitely take xanax safely. People get addicted because they overuse this medication. It is prescription medication and no doctor gives you a dose too high that affects your normal body functions. It’s the people who get carried away because of the stress free and sleep inducing nature of xanax. A doctor would never prescribe this medication for longer than your actual need.

How do I get myself off of Xanax?

The best way to get off Xanax is dose tapering. Xanax can become one hell of an addiction, if not used properly. Xanax has a rapid onset of action and is sometimes called short acting benzodiazepines. It starts to work as soon as 30 minutes after taking the first ever dose. This makes people want to take more frequent doses of Xanax. When this becomes a habit, that’s when you know you’re starting to become an addict.

References 

• Xanax – Uses, Side Effects, and More https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-9824/xanax-oral/details 
• National Library of Medicine – Alprazolam https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a684001.html