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Is It Advisable To Double The Dosage Of Anxiety Medicine, Xanax, Without Prescription?

I have severe panic attacks along with anxiety been prescribed Xanax for years .it worked great but lately ive had to increace the dose .I take 4 mg a day but I could use double that .I have tried doubling the dose and it works like the other use to.it dose not affect my motor skills or anything like that it makes me feel normal .what do you suggest.
Thu, 23 Jan 2014
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From the available description it appears that you developed tolerance to xanax and you are leading toward addiction problem. This is very serious and you should take the medical help as soon as possible.
Xanax is only for temporary relief of panic disorder and this is not a definite treatment.
Hope you understand the problem that you are going to develop and will act in your best interest.
It is never advisable to increase the dose of xanax without medical prescription.

'Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help".
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Is It Advisable To Double The Dosage Of Anxiety Medicine, Xanax, Without Prescription?

Dear User, Thanks for using health care magic. From the available description it appears that you developed tolerance to xanax and you are leading toward addiction problem. This is very serious and you should take the medical help as soon as possible. Xanax is only for temporary relief of panic disorder and this is not a definite treatment. Hope you understand the problem that you are going to develop and will act in your best interest. It is never advisable to increase the dose of xanax without medical prescription. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help . Thanks