"i have chronic interstitial cystitis (not sure on spelling) also called painful bladder syndrome.  it is like a urinary tract infection times 10. i have to go to bathroom any where from every 30 minutes up to 2 times every 2 hours. so it can be a problem if i&#039;m away from home. if i take my xanax 0.5mg, i usually don&#039;t have to go to bathroom but once every 3 or 4 hrs and since it hurts so bad to urinate and plus i can get sleep at night with not having to go every hour. it has been such a relief.  i rate it a 9. my doctor has it written 1 or 2 every 8 hours as needed, but i try to only take it at night. i&#039;m very cautious."