Xanax Dosage: Too Much or Not Enough?

Alright, I think this Xanax is a waste of time. I usually take it for panic attacks at a .025 mg dosage, which is I'm told super small. My doc said if I was particularly anxious I could take two - .5 mgs which is a normal, but still relatively small dose. I am still nervous about my health, but now I feel stoned too. This isn't helping!

With benzos like Xanax, YMMV. Xanax in small doses is one of the few things that works for me when I need it from time to time.-Dave

Joanella, Don't be afraid to take .5mg it is a normal dose, actually on the smaller side. I was actually taking 1 mg at a point. But, after you take it go relax, try to stay focus on other things OTHER THAN YOUR HEALTH, and it will start calming you. You are so wound tight, stop googling, stop watching health shows, stop reading books whatever you are doing about health related stop. It is a vicious cycle this hypochondria, you cannot research on your own, it will be a never ending battle for you. Go to your neuro on Friday, you will get great news, at that point take that information and run with it, and stay focused on what your neuro tells you and nothing else. I am 100 percent confident you will get the all clear and great news.I have been at this for 2 years, it will never get better until you stop the vicious cycle. The only thought that should be in your head is I AM HEALTHY.Terri

I have not used xanax, but do use ativan sometimes. I have never felt stoned from ativan.Terri, you are so right. I am trying VERY hard to think about anything but health related stuff. Doing better, but not completely there yet. Joanne, keep pushing on, girl, we will eventually get to a point where someday we will look back and this will seem funny. Cindy