2007-01-21 14:41:25 · 10 answers · asked by cfsxx 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
yes-it can be very addictive, especially physically. You can develop a lot of unpleasant symptoms if you try to stop taking it
2007-01-21 14:48:47 · answer #1 · answered by ambr123 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It IS physically addicting. Can cause severe withdraw symptoms compareable to cocaine or herion, depending on severity of the persons dosing. The main side effect of alprazolam, or any benzodiazepine for that matter , is that tolerance rapidly develops, usually leading to some form of addiction, which will need to be tapered off. Cold turkey is reportably the worst thing in the world when on benzos, i experience these people first hand daily.
2007-01-21 16:18:37 · answer #2 · answered by sourknot14 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are having to take that big of a dose, my guess would be that you are already addicted. i took xanax before and while i loved the way it took my anxiety away, i became dependent on it too fast. you dont even realize it until you try to get off of it and cant. be careful with it. it can shut you down...it can be fatal. make sure you are closely monitored by a dr taking that much.
2016-05-24 11:33:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea, its not addicting if you use it once in awhile though. I take it if I need to calm down or when i feel anxious. If you take it everyday and your body is used to having it in there, you cant just stop. You need 2 ween off, or you will have a bad experience. And sometimes it may lead to seizures. Take it in moderation like everything else. Nothings bad inless you abuse it. But yes it CAN be addicting. B safe
2007-01-21 16:15:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah pretty addicting and once you get hooked getting off of it brings about some withdrawals in most cases. Should be safe if taken as directed by the doctor though.
2007-01-21 15:06:07 · answer #5 · answered by premed student 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes sure...xanax is a member of benzodaizepins that the side effect of them is change and disturbs the stages of our sleep and sedative status ..after long time earn that ,the symptoms shows in night like bad awakes,disturbing sleeps
2007-01-21 23:04:43 · answer #6 · answered by mamad_wasp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, xanax is very addictive! i myself had a problem with ativan (a similar drug)
side effects could include sleepiness, dizzyness, lightheadedness, confusion, and at high doses a drop in blood prussure.
please be careful!
2007-01-21 16:44:17 · answer #7 · answered by Aaron 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not physiologically addictive but is habituating. Meaning, it makes you want to take it more and the more you take, the more you want.
The side-effects include: drowsiness, lethargy, slurred speech, short term memory loss.
2007-01-21 14:49:38 · answer #8 · answered by a simple man 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yep, very addictive.
http://www.addict-help.com/xanax-addiction.htm
Many side effects.
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/alpraz_ad.htm
2007-01-21 14:57:54 · answer #9 · answered by wwhrd 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes......very!.........this medicine is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety & panic disorder,it may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.it is in the same class as valium,side effects include,excessive daytime drowsiness,unusual weakness,dizziness,lightheadedness,headache,clumsiness,or unsteadiness............withdrawal side effects..sleeplessness,anxiety,nervesness,possible sezures.
2007-01-21 16:23:40 · answer #10 · answered by slipstream 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋