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Is This Dosage Of Xanax Advisable Regularly?

My family physician prescribed 5MG Zanax as needed as I am newly widowed. I am not sure if I should be taking this daily or just as needed when I am over anxious and unable to settle down. I may take one or two a week to help me get thru difficult situations. Do not know if this med is helping or not, but afraid that I may become dependent on a drug as opposed to just dealing with my current situation.
Mon, 29 Aug 2016
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Xanax contain alprazolam and is used as anti – anxiety medicine and for insomnia. It used for short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety or the treatment of anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorder is marked by unrealistic worry or excessive fears and concerns.
Alprazolam may be habit-forming. Misuse of habit-forming medicine can cause addiction and poisoning due to overdose. Do not drink alcohol while taking Xanax. This medication can increase the effects of alcohol. It also causes birth defects in baby if taken during pregnancy. It also affects your physical performance because of it sedation causing effect. Drowsiness can cause accident if you are driving vehicle. Its common side effects are memory problem, confusion, hallucination, agitation and convulsions etc.
Advice
1.     Continue Xanax 0.5 mg as suggested by your doctor for month
2.     Avoid tea & coffee in evening & night
3.     Avoid alcohol and smoking especially in night
4.     Exercising for at least 30 minutes per day can improve your sleep
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Is This Dosage Of Xanax Advisable Regularly?

Xanax contain alprazolam and is used as anti – anxiety medicine and for insomnia. It used for short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety or the treatment of anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorder is marked by unrealistic worry or excessive fears and concerns. Alprazolam may be habit-forming. Misuse of habit-forming medicine can cause addiction and poisoning due to overdose. Do not drink alcohol while taking Xanax. This medication can increase the effects of alcohol. It also causes birth defects in baby if taken during pregnancy. It also affects your physical performance because of it sedation causing effect. Drowsiness can cause accident if you are driving vehicle. Its common side effects are memory problem, confusion, hallucination, agitation and convulsions etc. Advice 1. Continue Xanax 0.5 mg as suggested by your doctor for month 2. Avoid tea & coffee in evening & night 3. Avoid alcohol and smoking especially in night 4. Exercising for at least 30 minutes per day can improve your sleep Thanks