How does xanax work?

Question

I have been living with anxiety and panic attacks for the past 10 years. I recently got prescribed niravam. I used it for the past 3 days. How am i supposed to feel? During these days i did not experience any anxiety attacks but i was not in any situation which might trigger anxiety(like flying etc). Any new user of xanax can shed some light here?

Answer 1

you need to give the niravam more time to build a level. Three days isn't going to make much of a difference. Give it at least two weeks before you decide it isn't going to work.
Xanax helps to ameliorate panic attacks, but it doesn't get rid of them, you need to learn coping skills to deal with the attacks. All xanax does is make it possible to use the skills.

Answer 2

Xanax is a tranquilizer used in the 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. Anxiety associated with depression is also responsive to Xanax.

Xanax and the extended-release formulation, Xanax XR, are also used in the treatment of panic disorder, which appears as unexpected panic attacks and may be accompanied by a fear of open or public places called agoraphobia. Only your doctor can diagnose panic disorder and best advise you about treatment.

Some doctors prescribe Xanax to treat alcohol withdrawal, fear of open spaces and strangers, depression, irritable bowel syndrome, and premenstrual syndrome.

Xanax may cause you to become drowsy or less alert; therefore, driving or operating dangerous machinery or participating in any hazardous activity that requires full mental alertness is not recommended.

If you are being treated for panic disorder, you may need to take a higher dose of Xanax than for anxiety alone. High doses--more than 4 milligrams a day--of this medication taken for long intervals may cause emotional and physical dependence. It is important that your doctor supervise you carefully when you are using this medication.

Remember that withdrawal symptoms can occur when Xanax is stopped suddenly or the doctor lowers your dosage. These include abnormal skin sensations, blurred vision, decreased appetite, diarrhea, distorted sense of smell, heightened senses, muscle cramps or twitching, problems concentrating, weight loss, and rarely, seizures. Withdrawal symptoms can be minimized or even avoided altogether by decreasing the Xanax dose gradually.

As with all antianxiety medication, there is a small chance that Xanax could encourage suicidal thoughts or episodes of euphoria known as mania. If you notice any new or unusual symptoms after starting Xanax, call your doctor immediately.

Xanax should be used with caution in elderly or weak patients, and in those with lung disease, alcoholic liver disease, or any disorder that could hinder the elimination of the drug.

Answer 3

Xanax is alprazolam. I don't know what "niravam" is. Initially you may not feel a big difference. Avoid any activities that require alertness and good coordination until you know the effects this med will have on you. Smoking decreases the effectiveness. Give it more time (it may take several weeks) and you should feel calmer and better able to cope with anxiety triggers. Behavior modification in conjunction with medication therapy will bring better results. Consider it. I'm sorry, I don't take anxiolytics.

Answer 4

Not sure what niravam is... But Xanax is an anti-anxiety medication and usually takes up to 2 weeks to peak and really work. if you just started taking it just 3 days ago, it is probaly not yet working that effectively. Give it some more time.

Answer 5

You need to wait for a much longer period of time, maybe 2 weeks or longer.

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