Xanax - How does it help with anxiety?

Question: My doctor just prescribed some Xanax for me due to the fact that my 3 year old daughter was recently molested. I haven't ever taken anything like this and was wondering what to expect. Will it make me sleepy? Should I take it before bed or in the a.m.? Is it addictive? Thanks!

Answers:
OK...first off my sympathies go out to you. I hope you AND your daughter are getting help and that the person that did this is locked up. Yes, xanax will probably make you sleepy, so your best bet is to take it in the evenings on a full stomach. Just about any medication can be addictive if used improperly. My guess is that your doctor prescribed this for short term use. Basically what xananx does is work on chemical receptors in the brain. When you experience bouts of anxiety, you are experiencing chemical imbalances, hence the feelings of "losing it". The xanax will inhibit these receptors to a more normal stasis making you feel better. Hope this helps, and know that my family will be praying for you and your daughter.

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Xanax produces a calming effect. It will make you sleepy. It really depends on how high of a dose you were prescribed. I take it at night in order to wind down to go to sleep. I also take it for anxiety. I take .5mg for anxiety and 1 mg for sleep. It is addictive in that your body gets used to it, and you will continually have to increase the dose. So, the important thing is to take it only as needed. Good luck.

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