"i have been taking 0.5mg, 1 at night for 8 yrs. i get 30 for a months supply. it has been a miracle for me &amp; my depression. i have tried all antidepressants which only make me feel worse &amp; even suicidal. xanax is a life saver for me. my doctor now wants me to start again with a antidepressant. i will not i think he wants to wean me off xanax because of all the negative addictive effects. "