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Taking Alprazolam or Xanax for Anxiety?



By Angela M. from Atlanta, Ga on November 03, 2005
Category: ALPRAZOLAM (Oral) (Tablet)

Hello,
Its been 8 days or so that I've been clean from more than a year long addiction of OxyCodone for the treatment of anxiety. The doctor prescribed Alprazolam to me for my anxiety but the doctor is hesitant about prescribing anything like Xanax because of its addictive traits and I fully understand the reasons he feels that way. My question is what is a good way to ask my physician about taking Xanax for my anxiety since it really has helped me deal with my anxiety? And I'd rather take it thnn taking Buprenorphine. Is anyone else taking Alprazolam or Xanax to treat anxiety, and what are your experiences with either?

Thank you!


Alprazolam is generic Xanax, right?



Someone please correct me if I am wrong but I believe Alprazolam is generic Xanax. Your doctor is correct in that he/she does not want to prescribe it since it is so addicting, much more addicting than Buprenorphine.

By Jon from San Diego, Ca on November 03, 2005 | Reply |

Alprazolam is generic for Xanax



 Seven years ago I was diagnosed with anxiety and panic disorder along with OCD. Then, seven months ago I was prescribed Xanax for my anxiety (along with 2 other medications for my other disorders), and I responded very well to treatment. When it came time for my 2-month review, my doctor prescribed the same medicines, only this time I recieved Alprazolam instead of Xanax, which I learned was the generic brand. It works just as well as Xanax and costs less to have filled. I have been on several anti-anxiety mediciations over time, but Xanax/Alprazolam has helped me immensely. You must be careful however; these medicines can be addictive if they are misused, if you take more than your prescribed dosage, or if you have had addiction problems in the past. My advice to anyone is to find a great doctor you trust (if you don't already have one), and listen to them. My doctor decided which medicines were best for me, not the other way around. By the way, isn't Buprenorphine medication for pain, not anxiety?

By Rena Powers from Englewood, TN on September 18, 2007 | Reply |
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