"i use xanax (1mg) for anxiety and panic disorder. this medicine has been the only drug that has brought relief to to my constant anxiety. i don&#039;t know where i&#039;d be without it. i take the use of this drug very seriously and don&#039;t abuse it. i use it only when needed for panic or when anxiety is so intense i simply can&#039;t tolerate it any longer. when used properly this drug is safe and you will not become addicted. it&#039;s very fast acting (15 min) which is important when a panic attack hits. side effects are minimal for me. i get the &quot;jelly legs&quot; and that&#039;s about it. it&#039;s never made me stumble or fall though. the generic version isn&#039;t quite as good as the real stuff, but if you must use generic, the round blue tabs are better than the oval ones."