I read one of the side effects and it said it makes you "confused." I have a full time job....if I take it, will I still be able to function normally at work?
2006-11-03 08:54:28 · 14 answers · asked by Nia L 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Funny thing about xanax, when you start getting that feeling that you are going to have an anxiety episode it gets you back on an even keel, no side affects.
If you are taking it say three times a day as may be prescribed there is a possibility of feeling tired, I have a rule of thumb if you don't feel you need it don't take it. If you do that's when you feel tired.
One other thing to take into consideration is the dosage. If you can get by cutting the pill in half, give a shot, If that feeling persists then by all means take the other half. .
Xanax not only can be physically addictive but psychologically too.
It is not recommended the axnax be used to treat every day stress.
2006-11-03 09:24:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
O.k. I'm no doctor & not everybody has the same side effects with medications, but I do know two people who take xanax on a regular basis & I have taken them as well. My best friend has been takeing them for years & there were times when she seemed confused, out of it, tired... I'm not her so I can't say that she could'nt fuction, but I could see a diffrence. Also my mother takes them. She says she feels & acts no diffrent they just relax her. And my personal experience is that they do make me very tired & kind of confused. And know I would not take them during the day. I would only take them when you REALLY need them or at night before you go to bed to help you sleep. It's your own prefrence though. good luck, hope I helped.
2006-11-03 09:16:47 · answer #2 · answered by Natasha B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I take xanax for anxiety & panic attacks. I have taken it off & on for the last 13 yrs. I haven't had any problems. Some people have had problems with falling a sleep until they get used to the med. This is one drug that has helped me more than the others.If you are worried on how it will effect you start taking it on the weekend. That will give a couple days to see how you react to it. Good luck, Becky
2006-11-03 14:27:52 · answer #3 · answered by Becky H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No don't take it at work at all. Xanax should only be taken at home before bed because it does cause drowsiness. If you absolutely have to take one because you are feeling anxious take half a pill.
I was having a attack last night and my guy friend told me to take a shot of wine, it actually helped
2006-11-03 09:08:08 · answer #4 · answered by Sassy Shut Your Mouth 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try it on a day off first, it might knock you on your ***. That way you will find out if you need more or less, and be able to let your doctor know what's going on.
I used to enjoy them years ago with a 6 pack of beer.
I know better now though. We all live and learn.
2006-11-03 09:05:10 · answer #5 · answered by drkstr1973 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-01-21 22:20:13 · answer #6 · answered by Vilhelm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will make you drowsy and a little disoriented, as do all of the hypnotics that are given for anxiety. It would be far better to go with cognative/behavioral therapy for your anxirey that to rely on a pill - don't you think?
2006-11-03 10:01:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It does relax you, but is also very addictive and you are better off not starting with it. Believe me, I found out the hard way. The SSRI type medications are a better way to go if you really think you need something to help you, even though they make you feel like sh*t for about a week, until they start working.
2006-11-03 09:09:18 · answer #8 · answered by Scrubber 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are many side effects to EVERY drug.
Just because one of the side effects is confusion doesn't mean you're ACTUALLY gonna be confused. It's just a little risk that MAY happen. Not definitely though.
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