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Can Multiple Tablets Of Xanax Be Taken For Panic Disorder?

Gday. I dont really know where to start but i suffer from panic disorder whereby it is affecting my life in that i am not living life to the fullest. I used to travel/fly heaps but now i am to scaed to get on a plan, train boat, bus numerous things even rollercoaster. It isnt the ride itself that scare me i love the feelings of a rollercoaster or the turbulence but i panick at the thought of going on a plane or waiting to get on a train/plane and then worry about having a panic attack in mid air or on the train or whatever it be. I have xanax that i was prescribed by my GP in 2011 and am stll on the first script so i only take it when i need to do something 'scary'. But i havent used them to go on a plane or boat or train yet as i am still to scared and i also wish to take more than the one tablet that was suggested. I would like to take maybe three or four and see if it really helps. Any suggestions?
Fri, 17 Jan 2014
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Hi,

I have gone through your query.
You are already diagnosed with Panic Disorder and on prescription of Alprazolam (Xanax). You haven't mentioned the dose. Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine and is not first line of treatment for Panic disorder as it causes tolerance, dependence and abuse.
You are suffering from its tolerance and ongoing dose is not working on you. Rather than increasing the dose i would prefer that you should go for Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) like Fluoxetine and Cognitive behavioural therapy. It is better consult a psychiatrist about the prescription and treatment.


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Can Multiple Tablets Of Xanax Be Taken For Panic Disorder?

Hi, I have gone through your query. You are already diagnosed with Panic Disorder and on prescription of Alprazolam (Xanax). You haven t mentioned the dose. Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine and is not first line of treatment for Panic disorder as it causes tolerance, dependence and abuse. You are suffering from its tolerance and ongoing dose is not working on you. Rather than increasing the dose i would prefer that you should go for Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) like Fluoxetine and Cognitive behavioural therapy. It is better consult a psychiatrist about the prescription and treatment. Do consider a positive feedback as a credit to my work. Let me know if you have any further questions.